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Mayor 1 Nov 2022

Mayor comments on public transport crisis

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says Auckland faces “a public transport crisis” and Auckland Transport, Waka Kotahi, the Ministry of Transport, KiwiRail and Immigration Minister Michael Wood need to move to an “emergency footing” to maintain services f...

Mayor 31 Oct 2022

Mayors propose consensus path forward for Three Waters

The Mayors of Aotearoa New Zealand’s two biggest cities, Auckland and Christchurch, have put forward a joint proposal to make progress on the divisive “three waters” issue and achieve consensus.

Environment news 28 Oct 2022

Auckland Council awarded sizable fine in case against chemical company

The Penrose company who spilled more than 8000 litres of methyl methacrylate down a stormwater drain and into an open channel leading to the Manukau Harbour, in February 2021, was fined $112,000 in the Auckland District Court yesterday.

Whanau friendly 28 Oct 2022

Tigers and crocs: bringing South East Asia to Auckland

There’s no better time to visit Auckland Zoo, with its centenary year heralding new animal habitats and species including the extraordinary Sunda gharial crocodile.

Mayor 28 Oct 2022

Deputy Mayor excited about promoting Mayor's programme

Incoming Auckland Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson says she stands side-by-side with Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown on all his major initiatives, backed by 181,810 Auckland voters.

Mayor 28 Oct 2022

Big head office savings needed to protect services and keep rates low

Mayor Wayne Brown delivers his inaugural speech as new Governing Body sworn in.

Midtown 27 Oct 2022

First wayfinding patterns guide new Waihorotiu path in Queen Street

By mid-November when an upgraded Queen Street opens, Aucklanders will discover the city centre’s new Waihorotiu path, an innovative multi-use path next to the road carriageway for people walking or travelling at a leisurely pace on wheels. 

27 Oct 2022

Celebrating 100 years of Auckland Zoo

Auckland Zoo has brought joy to the people of Tāmaki Makaurau for a century. As it marks this amazing milestone, the Zoo whānau reminds us that conservation is at its heart.

Mayor 27 Oct 2022

Mayor announces Desley Simpson as Deputy Mayor

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has announced Ōrākei Ward Councillor Desley Simpson will be Deputy Mayor of Auckland.

Mayor 26 Oct 2022

Mayor and Minister of Local Government hold first meeting

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown met formally today with Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta for the first time since his election.

Community 25 Oct 2022

Get ready to drop, cover and hold for New Zealand ShakeOut

Time to practice your drop, cover and hold as the New Zealand ShakeOut, our national earthquake drill and tsunami hikoi, is taking place on Thursday 27 October 2022 at 9.30am.

Mayor 25 Oct 2022

Mayor wants more power for local boards and council committees

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has outlined his approach to leadership at today’s Auckland Council symposium for elected members.

Mayor 25 Oct 2022

Mayor thanks Watercare for assurances on costs

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has thanked the chairperson of Watercare, Margaret Devlin, for her quick response to three matters he raised with her last week.