Mayor's Updates

Central Govt should pay rates like everyone else

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says it’s unfair the government doesn’t pay rates like everyone else, even though it uses council services.

Wayne Brown: ‘We need forward-thinking to get us out of dumb decision-making’

Mayor welcomes Government support for key parts of Auckland Deal

The Manifesto for Auckland, the Mayor’s foundational document seeking an Auckland Deal with Government, has today had several wins.

Hope in battle against exotic caulerpa following Govt’s $5 m injection

The government has announced a $5 million injection of funding to go towards the fight against exotic caulerpa.

Auckland Council adopts consultation document for Long-term Plan

Tuesday 20 February, the consultation document for Auckland Council’s Long-term Plan (10-year Budget) 2024-34 was adopted by the Budget Committee following lengthy and robust discussion.

Mayor meets to get rail back on track

Mayor Wayne Brown has hosted a productive and focused meeting about the recent rail issues in Auckland.

Auckland Mayor tells AT to stop work on RFT-funded projects

The Government’s decision to cancel the RFT on 1 July 2024 will have an impact on funding for Auckland Transport.

Mayor responds to cancellation of Regional Fuel Tax

Aucklanders will have to pay higher rates or miss out on major road and public transport improvements if the Government goes ahead with cancelling the Regional Fuel Tax (RFT) this year.