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Government Investment Will Support Auckland Rail Network
Thursday, 8 July 2021, 12:19 pm | Auckland Council
Mayor Phil Goff has welcomed the government’s announcement of more than $275 million of expenditure to upgrade Auckland’s rail network, saying it will help boost employment and stimulate economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, as well as critically strengthening ... More >>
Mayor Unconvinced That Current Water Reform Proposals Will Benefit Auckland
Wednesday, 30 June 2021, 10:49 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says that while he strongly supports the government’s objectives for water reform, he does not believe the model proposed will benefit Aucklanders. “Aucklanders have invested heavily in building up Watercare’s more ... More >>
Auckland Council Formally Adopts Record $32 Billion Recovery Budget
Tuesday, 29 June 2021, 12:02 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s Governing Body has formally adopted the 10-year Budget 2021-2031, locking in a record $31.8 billion investment package to support the city’s recovery from COVID-19 and deliver the infrastructure Aucklanders need. Mayor Phil Goff says ... More >>
Mayoral Relief Fund To Support Aucklanders Affected By Tornado
Tuesday, 22 June 2021, 3:54 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council and the government have allocated $100,000 each to a Mayoral Relief Fund to support people and families experiencing hardship due to the Papatoetoe tornado, Mayor Phil Goff announced today. “More than 1200 properties were affected by the ... More >>
Team New Zealand Decision ‘disappointing
Wednesday, 16 June 2021, 11:10 am | Auckland Council
’Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says Aucklanders will be disappointed at Emirates Team New Zealand’s decision to look overseas for the next America’s Cup defence. “Moving the race overseas would be the first time a successful New Zealand team has not defended ... More >>
NZ Upgrade Includes Big Wins For Auckland
Friday, 4 June 2021, 10:44 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says he’s pleased that the changes in the New Zealand Upgrade Programme have sustained the level of infrastructure investment in Auckland despite cost pressures faced by the government. “Big increases in construction ... More >>
Thank You, Aucklanders, For The Sinking Trend
Thursday, 3 June 2021, 8:59 am | Auckland Council
April marked two years since compliance monitoring began to support Auckland Council’s response to kauri dieback disease. And in that time there has been a downward trend in non-compliance from those wandering and hiking the open tracks, particularly in ... More >>
Statement From Mayor Phil Goff On Three Waters Reform Proposal
Wednesday, 2 June 2021, 3:01 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says he understands and supports the government’s objectives in reforming New Zealand’s water supply and wastewater systems. “These are vital services and there is an urgent need to reform and improve them to ensure quality ... More >>
Auckland Dwelling Consents Set Another Record
Wednesday, 2 June 2021, 11:13 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says the latest figures for dwelling consents issued in Auckland over the past year show the progress the city is making towards addressing its long-running housing supply issues. “More than 1600 new dwellings were consented ... More >>
Billions More For Environment And Climate In Mayor Goff’s Auckland Recovery Budget
Tuesday, 18 May 2021, 11:52 am | Auckland Council
Billions more will be invested in vital environmental and water infrastructure, transport, and parks and community facilities under Auckland Mayor Phil Goff’s proposed Recovery Budget, released today. If adopted, it will be the single largest ... More >>
Driving On Muriwai Beach - Submissions Needed
Wednesday, 5 May 2021, 5:36 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council are running a consultation now to consider options for controlling or restricting driving of vehicles on Muriwai Beach. This is in response to safety concerns raised during consultation for the Regional Parks Management Plan review ... More >>
Stowaway Snared On-board Boat!
Thursday, 29 April 2021, 3:22 pm | Auckland Council
Mouse attempts to set sail but lucks out! A mouse, hoping to spend a relaxing weekend on an island in the Hauraki Gulf, had its plans derailed when it was spotted emerging from a passenger’s luggage and scurrying off into the confines of a pest free warranted ... More >>
Auckland And Waikato Closer Economic Relations
Tuesday, 27 April 2021, 5:29 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland and Waikato District’s economic development arms are working together on joint economic development opportunities, outlined in an agreement signed today. Auckland Unlimited, the economic and cultural development agency for Tāmaki Makaurau, ... More >>
Auckland Council Savings Near $120 Million Target
Friday, 23 April 2021, 1:58 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has achieved 99 per cent—or $119 million—of the $120 million savings target it set in the Emergency Budget, with a further $12 million in savings achieved since February 2021. “We are very close to delivering on our Emergency ... More >>
Mayor Phil Goff Welcomes Progress On Auckland Light Rail
Wednesday, 31 March 2021, 2:54 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff welcomes the government’s announcement of an Establishment Unit to progress City Centre to Māngere Light Rail, and says the project should get underway as soon as practical. “Light rail from Auckland’s city centre to ... More >>
Auckland Councillors Hold Ports Board To Account Following Damning Independent Health And Safety Report
Tuesday, 30 March 2021, 11:49 am | Auckland Council
Significant improvements at Ports of Auckland are needed, say seven Auckland Councillors following the release of an independent health and safety review that was initiated by Auckland Council. In response to the review, conducted by Construction Health ... More >>
Auckland Councillors Hold Ports Board To Account Following Damning Independent Health And Safety Report
Tuesday, 30 March 2021, 11:38 am | Auckland Council
Significant improvements at Ports of Auckland are needed, say five Auckland Councillors following the release of an independent health and safety review that was initiated by Auckland Council. In response to the review, conducted by Construction Health ... More >>
Independent Review Finds Need For Significant Improvements To Health And Safety At Ports Of Auckland
Tuesday, 30 March 2021, 9:51 am | Auckland Council
The independent review of health and safety at Ports of Auckland has found systemic problems at the Ports in relation to critical health and safety risk management and organisational culture relating to health and safety, Mayor Phil Goff announced today. ... More >>
The Sound Rodney And Waitākere Ranges Residents Can’t Ignore Easter Sunday
Friday, 26 March 2021, 1:23 pm | Auckland Council
If you’re still napping around midday Easter Sunday (April 4), luxuriating in the extra hour of sleep daylight saving has gifted you, be prepared for a harsh wakeup call if you live in the Rodney or Waitākere Ranges areas. Auckland Emergency Management ... More >>
Mayor Goff Welcomes Government Housing Announcement As Step In The Right Direction
Tuesday, 23 March 2021, 12:03 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has welcomed the government’s housing package as a good step in the right direction. “In particular, I welcome the government’s commitment of $3.8 billion to build infrastructure and accelerate home building,” he says. ... More >>
