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Keeping bus drivers safer
The installation of driver safety screens in Auckland Transport (AT) buses is now complete.
Mayor calls for national solution to disaster recovery
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is calling on the Government and the insurance industry to take greater responsibility for disaster recovery funding, warning councils cannot act as the "insurer of last resort”—particularly if rates caps are introduced.
Another tōtara has fallen
Mayor Wayne Brown, Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson and Councillors acknowledge the passing of former Auckland City Council mayor, Les Mills.
Auckland’s Budget: Councillors Face the Truth to Keep Future Rates Down
When it comes to managing the region's finances, facing reality is the only credible way to protect our ratepayers.
Media Advisory: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s Week Ahead
Mayoral Media Advisory: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s Week Ahead Public events, committee meetings and interviews scheduled
Auckland Council welcomes the government’s $10M boost into predator-free projects
Auckland’s native wildlife and ecosystems will benefit from a $10 million investment from central government, helping speed up conservation work already underway across the region.
Partnership for a nature-positive Auckland endorsed by Auckland Council’s Governing Body
Auckland is taking a big step towards restoring its natural environment, with a new partnership programme designed to make Tāmaki Makaurau a world-leading “nature-positive” city.
Auckland Mayor and core leadership protect Auckland’s financial stability
This year’s Annual Plan 2026/2027 has been agreed at the Budget & Performance Committee meeting today at Auckland Town Hall.
Landmark Auckland deal to unlock city’s potential
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown have signed a landmark Auckland City Deal, marking New Zealand’s first city deal.
Auckland Council’s new advisory panels appointed
More than 100 members of Auckland’s advisory panels this week officially start an important role to enhance Auckland Council’s democratic structure.
New plan approved for Auckland’s future
New planning rules have been approved to strengthen flood protections and focus more homes in safer, well-connected places near jobs, shops and transport for public submissions.
Auckland: The undisputed sporting capital of New Zealand
Auckland is the undisputed sporting capital of New Zealand, and this weekend proves it. I’ll be keeping my hats on heavy rotation to make sure I’m backing the right team on the right day.
Mayor: National Infrastructure Plan Underpins My Agenda
Mayor Wayne Brown says the release of the National Infrastructure Plan (the Plan) is another win for the agenda he has been pushing to fix Auckland’s infrastructure woes.
“I don’t care where as long as I’m Mayor”
Mayor Wayne Brown acknowledges the passing of Sir Tim Shadbolt, a former Mayor of Waitematā City here in Tāmaki Makaurau and Invercargill in the deep south.
