Mayor Wayne Brown

Next year Auckland will welcome back one of the great sporting events on the planet as The Ocean Race returns to our shores during its...

For too many years Auckland grew without a plan, it was a collection of communities linked by congestion. We’ve treated growth as something to push...

It hasn’t been the best start to the year with the weather events of recent days. While the region held up well overall, some of...

The good news is spring is around the corner and it can’t come soon enough. We’re overdue for calm weather following a winter not quite...

The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board plays a vital role, covering an extensive area stretching from Waiwera to Campbells Bay, across the Whangaparāoa Peninsula and...

The Rodney Local Board plays a vital role covering an extensive area north of the Auckland region, including Kawau Island and Kumeu/Huapai, Helensville, Warkworth, Matakana...

As we all settle into 2025, I hope you have had a chance to rest and replenish with your family and friends over what has...

Councils are traditionally pretty good at spending other people’s money. When I became mayor, I wanted to put value for the ratepayer at the centre...

It’s well known that I’m a keen surfer, so when I was approached about supporting a new surf park in Dairy Flat (HM August 12),...

I’m pleased to say we have a solution to ease shock rates increases and build up Auckland’s financial resilience for the future. Last month, council’s...