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Mayor 1 Feb 2023

Remarks by Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown

Mayor Wayne Brown at Sunnynook Community Centre, Auckland on 30 January 2023

1 Feb 2023

Efforts continue to support flood affected Aucklanders

Auckland Council Chief Executive Jim Stabback says there has been a massive effort by staff and contractors to respond to Aucklanders.

31 Jan 2023

Auckland Lantern Festival 2023 cancelled

Following Auckland’s severe weather, the 2023 Auckland Lantern Festival has been cancelled.

31 Jan 2023

Auckland Council facilities closed early in preparation for more wet weather

With more extreme weather predicted to hit Auckland tonight, Auckland Council has closed all non-essential community facilities, services and destination sites at 3pm on 31 January.  

31 Jan 2023

Auckland Council Emergency Relief Fund to support Aucklanders affected by floods

Mayor Wayne Brown has announced that Auckland Council and central government have allocated $100,000 each to an Auckland Council Emergency Relief Fund to support communities experiencing hardship due to storms which have lashed the region.

Mayor 30 Jan 2023

Mayor announces help with the big Auckland clean up

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has announced three practical steps Auckland Council is taking to help Aucklanders with the big Auckland clean up.

29 Jan 2023

Auckland Council supporting Aucklanders with storm response

Response efforts have been ongoing as Aucklanders continue to clean up and assess the impacts of Friday’s storm which lashed the region and delivered record rainfall.

Mayor 29 Jan 2023

Mayor focuses on preparation for tonight and recovery

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown focussed today on ensuring Auckland is as well prepared as possible for any further heavy or torrential rain tonight, and on the recovery from Friday night’s unprecedented downpour.

27 Jan 2023

Hauraki Gulf islands to explore this summer

Waiheke and Aotea / Great Barrier are just two of the dozens of islands in Hauraki Gulf and offer plenty of adventures perfect for a weekend getaway.

Council news 27 Jan 2023

Auckland declares state of local emergency

Mayor Wayne Brown has tonight (Friday 27 January) declared a state of local emergency in the Auckland region.

Council news 26 Jan 2023

Please come home this weekend

Ahead of Auckland Anniversary and Waitangi weekends, the council, emergency responders and our partners have an important message for Aucklanders, asking them all to take care of themselves and come home safely to their friends, whānau and loved o...

City Centre Waterfront 26 Jan 2023

Explore Auckland’s city centre this summer

Music, movies, art and more – get out and about in central Auckland and discover something new this summer.

25 Jan 2023

Visit Auckland's regional parks this summer

Find out what Auckland's regional parks have to offer, from beaches and bush to farmland and waterfalls.

25 Jan 2023

38 ways to enjoy the outdoors in Auckland

There are plenty of ways to enjoy the spectacular nature on our city’s doorstep. Choose from our list of 38 outdoor activities in Auckland.

Cultural 25 Jan 2023

Multicultural celebrations are on again - Diversity Festival is back

One of Tāmaki Makaurau’s most iconic festivals is back. After a three-year break, Diversity Festival returns on Saturday 4 March to Hayman Park in Manukau.

City Centre Waterfront 24 Jan 2023

City centre residents’ survey sheds light on social disruption of last three years

Auckland Council has released the findings of its latest City Centre Resident’s Survey that highlight a continuing challenge around public safety in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.