Mō mātou │ About theOrganisation

As New Zealand’s largest urban area, Aucklandaccounts for 33 per cent of the country’s population and 38 per cent of its GDPwhich, given its size, has a direct impact on the wellbeing of New Zealand.

Driven by a vision to create a fit for purposeentity, Auckland Council was formed in November 2010 through the amalgamationof eight local government authorities, becoming the largest council inAustralasia. Its unique governancestructure includes a Governing Body that makes region-wide decisions and 21 localboards which make decisions at a local level. The council provides a singlevoice for Auckland on region-wide issues while allowing for loca...