Mayor of Auckland

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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.

Finance 20 Feb 2025

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.

Mayor 13 Feb 2025

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

Emergency Recovery 23 Jan 2025

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 18 Dec 2024

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

Mayor 19 Nov 2024

Mayor proposes to make council more democratic with major reforms

Mayor Wayne Brown has released his Draft Mayoral Proposal for Auckland Council’s Annual Plan 2025-26, confirming proposed changes to council-controlled organisations.

Mayor 19 Nov 2024

CCO Reform: Frequently asked questions

All the FAQs on Mayor Wayne Brown’s proposed reform of council-controlled organisations.

Rates 12 Nov 2024

Auckland Council savings hit $337m in the last three years

Auckland Council has exceeded its annual operating savings target, with $60.2 million saved in the 2023/24 financial year. This contributes to $332 million in savings over the last three years.