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Council’s strong credit ratings reaffirmed
Both Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s have reaffirmed the council’s credit ratings as AA and Aa2 respectively on a “stable” outlook.
Seniors Advisory Panel calls for engagement
Did you know that Auckland Council has a Seniors Advisory Panel who advocates for older people in our region?
Significant investment and solid financial performance
Auckland Council’s Group 2016/2017 Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2017 has been formally adopted by the council’s governing body.
Auckland Council Living Wage takes effect
The first phase of Auckland Council’s Living Wage policy came into effect on 1 September, lifting the wages of more than 1,500 employees to $18 per hour.
20 million rail trips in 12 months
Auckland's commuter train network has surpassed all its passenger forecasts to record 20 million train trips in one year, a mark that the network wasn't expected to hit for another three years.
Easter Sunday Trading decision
Mayor Phil Goff was in favour of preserving the status quo which allows three and a half days of little or no shop trading each year.
Annual Budget decisions made
On 1 June Auckland Council voted on Mayor Phil Goff’s Annual Budget 2017/2018.
Auckland Council agrees to new electric trains
Auckland Council’s Finance and Performance Committee has agreed in principle to the purchase of 17 new electric trains for a combined total of up to $207 million.
Housing First places 150 people into homes
Mayor Phil Goff is thrilled with Housing First's progress over four months that has seen 150 people supported into 93 permanent homes across Auckland.
Auckland to host APEC
Mayor Phil Goff has welcomed confirmation that Auckland will host APEC 2021 Leaders’ Week, 8 – 14 November.
Mayor Goff outlines priorities for 10-year budget
“Our vision for Auckland is a world class city where talent wants to live. It must be the city which can keep the best and brightest of our young people in New Zealand while competing globally with other cities around the world for skills, entrepreneurship and investment,” said Mayor Phil Goff.
Major international events heading to Auckland
Auckland will host a diverse range of cultural, lifestyle and sporting events in the coming year.
$300 million infrastructure investment will help create 10,500 homes
The $300 million of new funding provided through the Housing Infrastructure Fund will unlock housing development in Auckland's north-west via investment in transport, wastewater and stormwater projects earmarked by Auckland Council as priority, fast-track initiatives.
Auckland Mayor and Government formalise creation of CRL Ltd.
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff, Deputy Mayor Cashmore and Ministers Steven Joyce and Simon Bridges, have formalised the partnership between Government and Auckland Council to deliver the 3.45 kilometre City Rail Link.
Auckland mayor urges action on climate change
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has joined mayors from around the world and signed a letter to the G20 Heads of State urging them to deliver on their commitments to tackle climate change.
Young Aucklanders step up
Twenty-one young Aucklanders were inaugurated as the new Auckland Council Youth Advisory Panel at a ceremony in the Town Hall on Saturday 10 June.
