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Mayoral Statement On Light Rail Decision
Wednesday, 24 June 2020, 12:04 pm | Auckland Council
Aucklanders will be disappointed that the future of light rail will not be decided until after September’s general election, Mayor Phil Goff says. “I am disappointed with that outcome, as I am sure many Aucklanders are too. “It is frustrating that ... More >>
Emerging Food Entrepreneurs Wanted For The Kitchen Project
Thursday, 18 June 2020, 12:31 pm | Auckland Council
Are you an emerging food entrepreneur wanting to kickstart your own business? Do you need support to take your foodie dream to the next level? The Kitchen Project is taking applications for those who are focused on building their business locally ... More >>
Six Auckland Infrastructure Projects To Be ‘fast-tracked’
Tuesday, 16 June 2020, 7:58 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has welcomed the government’s announcement of 11 infrastructure projects to be fast tracked around the country to help create jobs and boost the economy following the COVID-19 pandemic. “Of the 11 projects announced by the government ... More >>
Give Us Your Feedback On Auckland's Emergency Budget 2020/2021
Thursday, 4 June 2020, 9:30 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is focused on helping our communities and businesses recover from the impact of COVID-19 and continuing to provide the essential services Aucklanders rely on. However, the economic impact of the pandemic means we need to make some ... More >>
Auckland Council Invites Feedback On COVID-19 Emergency Budget
Friday, 29 May 2020, 1:33 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council yesterday agreed to adopt the Consultation Document for its Emergency Budget 2020/2021, with public feedback open from mid-day today until 19 June 2020. The Emergency Budget responds to the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on Auckland Council’s ... More >>
Auckland Welcomes Hamilton’s Support On Water Issues
Wednesday, 27 May 2020, 3:12 pm | Auckland Council
Mayor Phil Goff has welcomed the decision by Hamilton City Council to work closely with Watercare on transferring its unused water allocation to Auckland. “I spoke to Mayor Southgate last week and she has been very understanding of the water issues ... More >>
COVID’s Half-billion-dollar Hit To Council Finances
Friday, 22 May 2020, 9:11 am | Auckland Council
New financial analysis reveals that Auckland could have a shortfall of more than half a billion dollars in revenue over the next financial year as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. More than half—60 per cent—of the council’s revenue comes ... More >>
Auckland Council to make decision on water restrictions
Thursday, 7 May 2020, 9:30 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s Emergency Committee will today consider introducing mandatory water restrictions in response to the ongoing drought, which despite recent rainfall has resulted in a significant water shortage in the region’s dams. More >>
Concerns Over Congregation As City Returns To Life
Wednesday, 29 April 2020, 9:31 am | Auckland Council
Mayor Phil Goff is calling on Aucklanders to continue to follow social distancing rules as the city gets busier. Images of people congregating, and not socially distancing, as they pick up takeaways and visit parks or beaches are of concern. “I know everyone ... More >>
Councillors Agree Rates Support For Aucklanders
Friday, 17 April 2020, 11:32 am | Auckland Council
After a marathon 10-hour meeting of Auckland Council’s Emergency Committee, Councillors yesterday agreed on the key priorities needed to guide the regional response to COVID-19 and its impact on the economy. “Councillors were unanimous yesterday that the council ... More >>
Auckland Council Announces 73 Priority Infrastructure Projects
Tuesday, 14 April 2020, 6:55 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has submitted a list of 73 priority projects to the Infrastructure Industry Reference Group, the taskforce set up by the Government to seek out ‘shovel-ready’ infrastructure projects that can start quickly to stimulate the economy and reduce ... More >>
Auckland Council Welcomes Package To Stimulate Economic Recovery
Wednesday, 1 April 2020, 9:01 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says the city is ready and enthusiastic about promoting infrastructure projects to assist the country to recover quickly from the COVID-19 induced recession. “The impact of COVID-19 and the lockdown of the country will, ... More >>
Auckland Council Confirms Emergency Governance Measures, $22.5m Contingency Fund
Tuesday, 24 March 2020, 3:33 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s Governing Body has today unanimously approved emergency measures to ensure effective governance of the city while it is in lockdown over the next four weeks. Mayor Phil Goff says, “With New Zealand entering lockdown tomorrow, ... More >>
Mayor Phil Goff Calls On Auckland Businesses To Ramp Up Working From Home
Saturday, 21 March 2020, 2:34 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff is calling on all Auckland businesses that can to support their staff to work from home, to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). Phil Goff said, “I welcome the clarity of the Prime Minister’s announcement today ... More >>
Auckland Council To Close Pools, Recreation Centres And Major Venues To Reduce Risk Of COVID-19
Friday, 20 March 2020, 11:35 am | Auckland Council
Auckland's libraries, pools and recreational centres, as well as the Maritime Museum and Art Gallery, will close for two weeks from today in line with Government recommendations to constrain the spread of COVID-19. Making the announcement today, Auckland Mayor ... More >>
COVID-19 Response: Mayor, Councillors Increase Financial Oversight
Thursday, 19 March 2020, 3:40 pm | Auckland Council
Mayor Phil Goff and Finance and Performance Committee chair, Councillor Desley Simpson, have announced a decision by councillors to expand elected member oversight of council finances as part of the response to the economic impact of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). ... More >>
Auckland Council Ready To Further Escalate COVID-19 Response If Required
Wednesday, 18 March 2020, 2:44 pm | Auckland Council
The eight further cases of COVID-19 recorded in New Zealand today, with four in Auckland, confirm the risk of the virus spreading, says Auckland Mayor Phil Goff. “While all the cases are related to people returning from overseas it emphasises ... More >>
Auckland Council Announces Cancellations Of Major Events To Limit Potential Of COVID-19 Spread
Tuesday, 17 March 2020, 3:26 pm | Auckland Council
As indicated by Mayor Phil Goff on 16 March, Auckland Council will be cancelling a number of major events, including the Auckland International Cultural Festival and the Music and Movies in Parks series, as well as other community events, to protect ... More >>
Auckland Cancels March 15 Remembrance Event In Light Of ChCh Decision
Saturday, 14 March 2020, 2:33 pm | Auckland Council
Mayor Phil Goff today announced that Auckland Council would be cancelling the Auckland’s Remembrance Event which was due to take place tomorrow to mark the one year since the March 15 mosque attacks in Christchurch. The decision has the support of the ... More >>
Pasifika Festival Cancellation
Friday, 13 March 2020, 10:56 am | Auckland Council
Pasifika Festival has been cancelled as a precautionary measure to reduce the risk of the spread of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). The decision was made after discussions between Mayor Phil Goff and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern yesterday and again this ... More >>
