Te āhua whakahaere i te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau

How Auckland Council works

Advisory panels

Advisory panels communicate to us the interests and preferences of the community relating to specific portfolios.

Auckland Council explained

Find out how our elected members and staff work together to govern Auckland and ensure the city has the resources it needs.

Council-controlled organisations

Find out about Auckland Transport, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, Eke Panuku Development Auckland, Port of Auckland, Watercare, legacy CCOs and the CCOs' Accountability Policy and Statement of Expectations.

Executive team

About our executive team and executive team members.

External partnerships

Find out who we partner with to ensure the best outcomes for Auckland across key areas.

Governance manual

The governance manual is a guide to our decision making.

Governing body, wards and committees

Find out about the council bodies: Governing Body, wards and committees.

Group Shared Services

Group Shared Services supports Auckland Council, Auckland Transport, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, Watercare and Eke Panuku Development to deliver cost-effective services to Aucklanders.

Harbour forums

Find out about the role and activities of Manukau Harbour and Hauraki Gulf forums.

Information related to elected members

Elected members' declarations of interest, remuneration and expenses, code of conduct and satisfaction surveys.

Kaupapa Māori

Find out about our specific legislative responsibilities to Māori across many of our functions.

Local boards

Learn about local boards, how to find your local board, a list of local boards and how to contact local board members.

Meetings of council bodies

Find out when and where meetings are taking place.

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