Office of the Mayor of Auckland - Latest News [Page 14]
Mayor mourns passing of respected kaumatua
Wednesday, 5 November 2014, 5:20 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
Mayor Len Brown is saddened by the passing of Eru Thompson, one of Tamaki Makaurau’s most beloved kaumatua. More >>
Two new community safety initiatives in Henderson
Friday, 4 July 2014, 1:20 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
Auckland Mayor Len Brown has welcomed two new initiatives to enhance community confidence and safety in the Henderson town centre. More >>
Plan to cut Auckland greenhouse gas emissions by 40%
Tuesday, 1 July 2014, 5:00 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
A plan that would reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Auckland by 40 per cent by 2040 has been launched by Mayor Len Brown. More >>
Len Brown welcomes LGNZ review of rates
Wednesday, 9 April 2014, 4:32 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
Auckland Mayor Len Brown has welcomed Local Government New Zealand’s announcement of a review of local government funding, to find a more sustainable funding model for the future. More >>
Mayor welcomes government backing for $6.1m cycle route
Monday, 24 February 2014, 3:47 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
Mayor Len Brown today welcomed the government’s support for Auckland Council’s proposed 5.5km cycle route alongside Dominion Road. NZTA has today agreed to fund half of the $6.1 million dedicated cycle route that will run parallel to Dominion ... More >>
Mayoral media statement on EY report costs
Friday, 7 February 2014, 4:29 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
"I have agreed to make this payment out of respect to my fellow Councillors and to acknowledge the upset this issue has caused. I continue to be totally focussed on the issues that matter to Aucklanders." More >>
Mayoral fund activated after Cyclone Ian
Monday, 13 January 2014, 2:41 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
Auckland’s Tongan community and the Mayoral Fund for the Pacific (MFP) are poised for action in the wakeof the damage caused by Cyclone Ian in Tonga. More >>
Statement from Mayor Len Brown - 16 December 2013
Monday, 16 December 2013, 10:48 am | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
“This morning I met with Auckland Councillors to discuss the chief executive’s report into the mayoral office. “We had a full, frank and robust discussion and I have offered a full and unconditional apology to Councillors. More >>
Points of Clarification in relation to Ernst & Young report
Friday, 13 December 2013, 3:26 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
There were 64 room upgrades. The value of these upgrades based on rates provided by the hotels was $32,888 (pg. 11). It is standard commercial practice for hotels to upgrade regular customers, and is a commonly used promotional tool (as is the ... More >>
Mayor Len Brown in response to Ernst & Young Report
Friday, 13 December 2013, 3:14 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
“I welcome the findings of a report from accountancy firm Ernst & Young into the use of council resources in the mayoral office. More >>
Michael Barnett to lead Council Business Advisory Panel
Monday, 9 December 2013, 12:48 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
Chamber of Commerce chief executive, Michael Barnett will head up a re-shaped Business Advisory Panel aimed at ensuring a stronger working relationship between Auckland Council and the business sector. More >>
Len Brown to propose Living Wage for council staff
Thursday, 7 November 2013, 8:50 am | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
Mayor Len Brown will propose the introduction of a Living Wage of $18.40 for Auckland Council staff when he tables his first budget for the new council tomorrow. More >>
Penny Hulse announced as Auckland Deputy Mayor
Tuesday, 29 October 2013, 9:19 am | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
Mayor Len Brown has announced Waitakere councillor Penny Hulse will be the Deputy Mayor of Auckland in the second term of Auckland Council. Len Brown says Cr Hulse showed remarkable and positive leadership in the first term and he is delighted that ... More >>
Mayoral best wishes to Waiheke’s famous senior hip hop crew
Wednesday, 31 July 2013, 4:02 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
Len Brown is sending the best wishes of all of Auckland to the world’s oldest hip-hop dance crew as they head off from their island homes on Waiheke to perform in Las Vegas, Nevada. More >>
Downtown agreement next step on City Rail Link
Monday, 8 July 2013, 9:18 am | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
The Mayor is describing an agreement with Precinct Properties regarding the Downtown Shopping Centre as an exciting next step in the progress of Auckland’s City Rail Link. More >>
Mayor tells schools to get a move on
Thursday, 4 July 2013, 8:48 am | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
The Mayor is calling on the third of Auckland schools yet to sign up to school travel plans to get a move on, join up and share in the success. More >>
Population Growth Trends: Mayor Len Brown’s speech
Thursday, 13 June 2013, 9:14 am | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
It is a pleasure to be here today to discuss and debate the topic of Auckland’s population growth. More >>
10,000 Aucklanders Have a Say On Draft Unitary Plan
Thursday, 30 May 2013, 4:30 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
More than 10,000 Aucklanders have given feedback on the draft Unitary plan, with one day remaining in the 11-week engagement process. More >>
Henderson Mayor In the Chair
Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 4:35 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
Len Brown is heading to Henderson for his next Mayor in the Chair, on Thursday 30 May. More >>
Mayor Len Brown’s Week Ahead
Friday, 17 May 2013, 12:26 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
5pm Auckland Conversation with Geoff Lawler, Director of Infrastructure and Planning, City of Melbourne Location: Q Theatre, Queen St More >>