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Auckland Council’s ten steps for Better Value Projects
The council's capital projects are facing greater scrutiny, as the council considers ten principles to ensure all investments provide good value for council spend.
Mayor welcomes government support to accelerate growth in the right places
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has welcomed the government’s approach and willingness to support Auckland Council plans to allow it to accelerate growth in the right places.
Pasifika hits the right vibe for Mayor
The vibrant sights and sounds of Pasifika 2025 was front and centre for Mayor Wayne Brown.
Mayor calls for practical solutions to congestion
Mayor Brown is advocating for a Time of Use Charge as a solution to manage demand on the city’s motorways and major roads at peak times. Local traffic modelling shows Aucklanders sit in traffic for 29 million hours a year.
Council’s value for money programme gains momentum
Revenue, Expenditure and Value Committee chair Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson says in addition to Better Value Projects, the council has made great progress on savings, with $43.2 million already achieved.
First test train journeys through City Rail Link
A test train has now completed its first trip through the full length of the City Rail Link (CRL) tunnel in Auckland, representing a critical step forward in public transport for our largest city
News - Auckland over 80% through storm recovery
Auckland Council has made strong and steady progress in its recovery efforts from the 2023 storms, completing more than 80% of priority activities two years on.
Mayor makes the most of Auckland’s harbours and environment
Over the past three months, the Karanga Plaza Tidal Steps have been transformed into a multi-purpose swimming area enclosed by floating pontoons. The area features a 33m-long harbour pool with four roped swimming lanes
