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Building a better Auckland: more roads, water & community facilities
Auckland Council invested a record $3.9 billion in 2024/2025, improving roads, transport, water services and community facilities across the region.
Clarity on next steps for housing and hazards
Minister Chris Bishop has this week confirmed that he expects there to be a robust consultation and public hearings process if Auckland Council’s Policy and Planning Committee vote to progress a replacement to Plan Change 78.
Mayor celebrates tech institute in Auckland: "Another win" for city's future economy
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is celebrating the latest government announcement affecting Auckland.
New leadership group to drive Auckland’s innovation future
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown today announced the appointment of a high-calibre Leadership Group to steer the Auckland Innovation & Technology Alliance.
Auckland Council adopts its Annual Plan 2025-2026
Following public consultation in March, Auckland Council has confirmed its Annual Plan for 2025/2026.
Auckland Unifies Urban Development: New Office Centralises Growth and Investment
Today marks the establishment of the new Auckland Urban Development Office (AUDO) at Auckland Council.
New Development Contributions Policy approved
The 2025 Contributions Policy supports a 30-year plan of infrastructure needs in the investment priority areas in Auckland and associated funding.
Auckland Council locks in $66m savings ahead of deadline
Auckland Council has met its full year’s savings target – securing its $66 million savings goal three months ahead of schedule.
Auckland Mayor takes tech and innovation to the next level
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is establishing a new Innovation and Technology Alliance, bringing together the public and private sectors to attract capital and boost productivity.
Fix Auckland, Fix New Zealand: Mayor Brown updates Manifesto for Auckland
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has updated his Manifesto for Auckland ahead of the government’s ‘Growth Budget’ to be delivered later this month.
Mayor urges Govt to approve bed night visitor levy following public support
The public consultation for Auckland Council's Annual Plan 2025/2026 shows most Aucklanders want Government to enact legislative change to enable a bed night visitor levy.
Ground broken on the first ‘Making Space for Water’ flood resilience projects
First two Making Space for Waters projects in Mangere begin
Council gives support to accelerate level crossing removals
Auckland Council today approved acceleration of the programme to remove level crossings at Takaanini and Glen Innes.
Game on for a connected stadium network
Auckland Council's Governing Body has endorsed in principle a staged redevelopment of Eden Park.
Auckland Council’s ten steps for Better Value Projects
The council's capital projects are facing greater scrutiny, as the council considers ten principles to ensure all investments provide good value for council spend.
Mayor welcomes government support to accelerate growth in the right places
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has welcomed the government’s approach and willingness to support Auckland Council plans to allow it to accelerate growth in the right places.
