Mayor's Updates
The latest media updates from the Office of the Mayor of Auckland.
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Watercare receives green light for funding for Point Erin Central Interceptor tunnel project extension
Thanks to the Local Water Done Well deal, funding has been confirmed to extend Watercare’s Central Interceptor wastewater tunnel by more than one kilometre from Grey Lynn to Point Erin.
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Accelerating Auckland’s storm-readiness for 2024
Auckland Council will be accelerating its storm readiness work across Auckland over the next few months to restore the network back to pre-storm levels and carry out emergency blockage clearance.
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Governing Body passes mayoral proposal
The mayoral proposal has passed 20:1 by the Governing Body setting the Long-term Plan, council's ten-year vision for Auckland.
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Mayor moves forward with Auckland Future Fund
At yesterday’s Budget Committee workshop, Mayor Wayne Brown unveiled a revised mayoral proposal for the Long-term Plan (10-year Budget) 2024-34.
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Mayor Brown announces plan to save public transport from cuts
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has announced that public transport will be a focus when councillors consider his final proposal for the council’s Long-term Plan (LTP) this week.
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Mayor’s plan to make the most of Auckland’s port and prime waterfront
Today, Mayor Wayne Brown announced a new plan, backed by Port of Auckland and the Maritime Union of New Zealand, to make the most of Tāmaki Makaurau’s port and prime waterfront.
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Agreement delivers Local Water Done Well for Auckland
The Government has delivered on its election promise to provide a financially sustainable model for Auckland under its Local Water Done Well plan.
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Auckland Mayor funds further regional safety initiatives
Mayor Wayne Brown has approved funding to support compliance wardens to start regional patrols.