Mayor of Auckland

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Mayor 19 Feb 2024

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.

Mayor 14 Feb 2024

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 8 Feb 2024

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.

Mayor 31 Jan 2024

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown: Making the most of our harbours

Auckland Council covers the most densely populated area in New Zealand, but it is also the largest rural council and includes the Waiheke and Aotea Great Barrier Islands, so this summer my wife and I took our boat to visit these low-density outposts.

Mayor 31 Jan 2024

One year on from the floods

The Auckland Anniversary Floods and Cyclone Gabrielle caused damage across the region. “Almost one year on, the impact for our communities continues. As a city, we will still be recovering from this in years to come,” says Mayor Wayne Brown.

Mayor 27 Jan 2024

The Day of the Floods: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown

A year ago, Auckland got a few lessons with the unexpected arrival of 300mm of rainfall and the associated flooding.

Mayor 3 Jan 2024

Mayor Wayne Brown: My one wish for 2024

When I reflect on the past few months, a particular moment stands out to me. When I discovered that I’d come into office and was faced with a $365 million hole in the budget, I was shocked, but it solidified my resolve to fix Auckland.

Mayor 11 Dec 2023

Mayor Wayne Brown encourages Aucklanders to support the fight against exotic caulerpa

Two species of exotic caulerpa seaweed have been found in Auckland. Mayor Wayne Brown encourages all Aucklanders, boaties and beachgoers to know the advice and what to do if they spot it.