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Mayor Goff welcomes phase out of plastic bags
Saturday, 24 November 2018, 10:40 am | Auckland - Office of the Mayor
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff and Environment and Community Chair Councillor Penny Hulse welcomed the Government’s confirmation that it will implement a mandatory phase out of single-use plastic shopping bags in New Zealand by mid-2019. More >>
Historic agreement on CRL Funding
Wednesday, 14 September 2016, 1:42 pm | Auckland - Office of the Mayor
Auckland Mayor Len Brown describes today’s signing of an agreement with the government on funding for the City Rail Link (CRL) as unprecedented and an historic milestone. More >>
Brave Aucklander to Receive Posthumous Formal Recognition
Tuesday, 17 September 2013, 12:48 pm | Auckland - Office of the Mayor
An extraordinary act of bravery by an Auckland grandfather will be acknowledged by the Mayor on Friday 20 September. More >>
Mayoress’ Fund helps young Aucklanders
Wednesday, 14 August 2013, 2:37 pm | Auckland - Office of the Mayor
Six programmes boosting young Aucklanders’ wellbeing, education and career prospects received grants totalling $101,000 from the Mayoress’ Fund for Youth this week. More >>
Auckland to host Cricket World Cup semi-final
Tuesday, 30 July 2013, 1:05 pm | Auckland - Office of the Mayor
Auckland Mayor Len Brown announced today that Auckland will host a semi-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, one of four day-night matches to be held at Eden Park. More >>
New Housing Options For Aucklanders
Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 1:47 pm | Auckland - Office of the Mayor
Len Brown today hailed progress on two new housing projects that exemplify the approach needed to meet Auckland’s housing challenges. More >>
Aucklanders Should Check Out Example of “density done well"
Friday, 3 May 2013, 10:40 am | Auckland - Office of the Mayor
A new report on Vancouver’s experience of urban intensification describes a model of “urban density done well”, says Mayor Len Brown. More >>
Young Aucklanders making their voice heard on Unitary Plan
Thursday, 2 May 2013, 5:13 pm | Auckland - Office of the Mayor
Auckland Mayor Len Brown says he is delighted with the level and quality of input from young Aucklanders in the council’s public engagement on the draft Unitary Plan. More >>
Government needs to take a step back on Auckland transport
Monday, 29 April 2013, 4:09 pm | Auckland - Office of the Mayor
Auckland Mayor Len Brown says the government ought to take a step back and hear what Aucklanders have to say before weighing in on a discussion about future transport funding. More >>
Mayor Welcomes Discussion On Transport Funding
Monday, 29 April 2013, 11:16 am | Auckland - Office of the Mayor
Mayor Len Brown has welcomed a discussion document from the Consensus Building Group on funding Auckland's transport future More >>
Auckland considers how best to help Samoa
Sunday, 16 December 2012, 4:50 pm | Auckland - Office of the Mayor
The Mayor of Auckland has expressed his condolences with the people of Samoa in the wake of Cyclone Evan and is working with Auckland’s Pasifika communities on how Auckland can best assist in the recovery effort. More >>
Auckland Nudges London In World Sports City Stakes
Thursday, 8 November 2012, 3:28 pm | Auckland - Office of the Mayor
News Release Office of the Mayor 8 November 2012 Auckland Nudges London In World Sports City Stakes The international focus, adrenalin rush and chance for Aucklanders to see top international athletes in the Fast5 Netball series this weekend is being ... More >>
Aucklanders backs tough council stance on litter
Sunday, 7 October 2012, 11:08 am | Auckland - Office of the Mayor
A warning that Auckland Council is getting tough on litter and research indicating Aucklanders appreciate that stance. It comes in Mayor Brown's last major speech before leading an Auckland trade mission to Korea and Taiwan, starting tomorrow. More >>
Mayor leads Auckland businesses to Korea and Taiwan
Monday, 1 October 2012, 2:10 pm | Auckland - Office of the Mayor
News Release Office of the Mayor 1 October 2012 Mayor leads Auckland businesses to Korea and Taiwan Len Brown is leading a trade mission to South Korea and Taiwan next week which will open doors for Auckland businesses to two key Asia-Pacific economies. ... More >>
Mayor Receives Samoan Title For Service To Community
Thursday, 5 July 2012, 3:11 pm | Auckland - Office of the Mayor
News Release 5 July 2012 Mayor Receives Samoan Title For Service To Community Mayor, or Pulenuu, Len Brown has received the chiefly title of Taua’aletoa in honour of his service to the Samoan communities of Auckland and in the Pacific. Mayor Brown ... More >>
We will not repeat the Harbour Bridge
Thursday, 31 May 2012, 1:38 pm | Auckland - Office of the Mayor
As international experts lend their support to the Mayor’s rail plans, Auckland Mayor Len Brown has promised there will be no repeat of half-baked transport infrastructure. More >>
Strategic Assets Not for Sale
Monday, 21 May 2012, 1:45 pm | Auckland - Office of the Mayor
The Mayor has reaffirmed that Auckland will not be selling off its strategic assets – the port and its airport shares. More >>
Business To Pay Same Proportion Under New System
Tuesday, 8 May 2012, 1:02 pm | Auckland - Office of the Mayor
The Mayor has confirmed that business will pay the same proportion of rates as under the combined legacy councils and that rates differentials will reduce over the next decade. More >>
Mayor Demands Action on Integrated Ticketing Delays
Tuesday, 8 May 2012, 12:56 pm | Auckland - Office of the Mayor
The Mayor is calling for parties bringing integrated ticketing to Auckland’s public transport system to assure patrons there will be no further delays in the introduction of the scheme. More >>
Auckland Wants Its Port Working Again
Friday, 30 March 2012, 3:30 pm | Auckland - Office of the Mayor
Office of the Mayor Media release 30 March 2012 Auckland Wants Its Port Working Again More >>