Mayor's Updates

The latest media updates from the Office of the Mayor of Auckland.

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Mayor 18 Jul 2025

Mayor celebrates tech institute in Auckland: "Another win" for city's future economy

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is celebrating the latest government announcement affecting Auckland.

Media Release 14 Jul 2025

New leadership group to drive Auckland’s innovation future

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown today announced the appointment of a high-calibre Leadership Group to steer the Auckland Innovation & Technology Alliance.

Mayor 1 Jul 2025

Auckland Unifies Urban Development: New Office Centralises Growth and Investment

Today marks the establishment of the new Auckland Urban Development Office (AUDO) at Auckland Council.

Council news 20 May 2025

Auckland Council locks in $66m savings ahead of deadline

Auckland Council has met its full year’s savings target – securing its $66 million savings goal three months ahead of schedule.

Mayor 13 May 2025

Fix Auckland, Fix New Zealand: Mayor Brown updates Manifesto for Auckland

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has updated his Manifesto for Auckland ahead of the government’s ‘Growth Budget’ to be delivered later this month.

Mayor 2 May 2025

Mayor urges Govt to approve bed night visitor levy following public support

The public consultation for Auckland Council's Annual Plan 2025/2026 shows most Aucklanders want Government to enact legislative change to enable a bed night visitor levy.

Mayor 8 Mar 2025

Pasifika hits the right vibe for Mayor

The vibrant sights and sounds of Pasifika 2025 was front and centre for Mayor Wayne Brown.  

Mayor 4 Mar 2025

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.