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Mayor's Update
Mayor comfortable with progress in first two months
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says he’s “comfortable” with progress in his first two months after approval of his 2023/24 budget proposal for consultation and endorsed proposed Letters of Expectation to CCOs and Ports of Auckland Ltd (POAL).
Work begins towards single comprehensive Auckland transport plan
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says Auckland Council’s Governing Body will begin work this week towards a single comprehensive plan to futureproof Auckland with one high-quality, joined-up transport system.
Bus driver decision suggest Government is now listening to Aucklanders
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says today’s announcement by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern of a new temporary residence pathway for bus drivers, and the $200 million for the Eastern Busway announced by Transport Minister Michael Wood on Saturday, sugge...
Govt backs Eastern Busway extension, delivering progress on vital transport projects
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown thanks Minister for listening to Aucklanders and acting fast to back the completion of the Eastern Busway.
Mayor hosts first hui with mana whenua
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown and Tāmaki Makaurau iwi representatives gathered in Auckland yesterday to whakawhanaungatanga and explore new ways for council and mana whenua to work together.
Mayor comments on PWC report into Eke Panuku
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says the PwC report into the management of conflicts of interest at Eke Panuku highlights that there is still work to be done to ensure the council-controlled organisation has good processes in place.
Mayor’s proposed 4.66 per cent rates rise below inflation
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s budget proposal outlines a total rates rise of just 4.66 per cent which would see the average Auckland household paying an extra $154 per year or $3 per week.
Mayor welcomes extra transport funding for Auckland
“Every bit helps,” Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown said today in response to Transport Minister Michael Wood’s Transport Choices package 2022-24.
Local Boards to play their part in plugging $295 million budget hole
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is asking all elected members, including Local Boards, to help plug the forecast $295 million budget hole.
Minority airport share sale would save ratepayers $88 million
The proposed sale of Auckland Council’s 18 per cent shareholding in Auckland International Airport Ltd (NZX:AIA) could raise nearly $2 billion, thereby reducing the debt servicing cost to ratepayers by at least $88 million a year and cutting next...
Mayor’s budget proposal seeks record savings
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s forthcoming 2023/24 budget proposal will seek record savings to help bridge a forecast budget hole of $295 million.
Auckland Mayor and Social Development Minister meet to break the cycle of youth crime
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown met with Minister for Social Development and Employment, Hon Carmel Sepuloni, in Auckland yesterday.
Mayor impressed with City Rail Link
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says he remains concerned about the final cost and timelines for the new City Rail Link (CRL) but says it will transform Auckland’s public transport system and reduce roading congestion when it finally opens.
Mayor welcomes $2 million more for local crime prevention in Auckland
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement yesterday of $2 million to match Auckland Council’s existing programmes to prevent local crime.
Budget hole blows out to $295 million
Yesterday’s Reserve Bank forecasts have blown out Auckland Council’s 2023/24 budget hole to $295 million, Mayor Wayne Brown and his Governing Body have been advised today.
Mayor's Office corrects misinformation on Three Waters
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's office has corrected misinformation from central government about Three Waters costs.
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