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Scoop
02-07-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Government Signs First MOUs Kickstarting City And Regional Deal For Auckland
Press Release – New Zealand National Party This is a major opportunity to get real traction on the infrastructure and development Auckland needs. It means a stronger voice at the decision-making table, better coordination, and faster delivery of the projects that will make a difference, Upper Harbour MP … The Government has signed the first Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) to negotiate a City and Regional Deal with Auckland – marking a significant step towards delivering long-term growth and development opportunities for Auckland, Upper Harbour MP Cameron Brewer says. 'City and Regional Deals are designed to boost economic growth, unlock housing, and better manage local infrastructure. They bring central and local government together to agree on priorities, plan and implement the projects that will bring the most value to our city,' Mr Brewer says. 'This is about backing Auckland's potential. We can now negotiate a 10-year strategic partnership between local and central government in Auckland – focused on driving growth, cutting red tape, and investing in what matters most to our communities. 'The partnership will deliver tangible outcomes for Aucklanders, particularly in fast-growing areas like Upper Harbour. 'This is a major opportunity to get real traction on the infrastructure and development Auckland needs. It means a stronger voice at the decision-making table, better coordination, and faster delivery of the projects that will make a difference. 'It's a chance to shape Auckland's future – attracting investment, growing jobs, improving transport, and delivering better services for local families.' The Government and Auckland Council will work together to agree on priorities and deliver projects – including transport, water infrastructure, housing, and other services – that will support economic growth and improve quality of life. Negotiations are now underway, with the first City and Regional Deal expected to be finalised by the end of 2025.
Scoop
02-07-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Government Signs First MOUs Kickstarting City And Regional Deal For Auckland
The Government has signed the first Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) to negotiate a City and Regional Deal with Auckland – marking a significant step towards delivering long-term growth and development opportunities for Auckland, Upper Harbour MP Cameron Brewer says. 'City and Regional Deals are designed to boost economic growth, unlock housing, and better manage local infrastructure. They bring central and local government together to agree on priorities, plan and implement the projects that will bring the most value to our city,' Mr Brewer says. 'This is about backing Auckland's potential. We can now negotiate a 10-year strategic partnership between local and central government in Auckland – focused on driving growth, cutting red tape, and investing in what matters most to our communities. 'The partnership will deliver tangible outcomes for Aucklanders, particularly in fast-growing areas like Upper Harbour. 'This is a major opportunity to get real traction on the infrastructure and development Auckland needs. It means a stronger voice at the decision-making table, better coordination, and faster delivery of the projects that will make a difference. 'It's a chance to shape Auckland's future – attracting investment, growing jobs, improving transport, and delivering better services for local families.' The Government and Auckland Council will work together to agree on priorities and deliver projects – including transport, water infrastructure, housing, and other services – that will support economic growth and improve quality of life. Negotiations are now underway, with the first City and Regional Deal expected to be finalised by the end of 2025.
Scoop
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Scoop
Member's Bill Would Reduce The Number Of Auckland Local Boards
Press Release – New Zealand National Party The bill would amend section the Local Government Act to set a statutory cap on Auckland local board numbers at 15. However, this does not necessarily mean fewer local board members currently at 149. A new Member's bill that would reduce the number of local boards in Auckland from 21 to 15 would make local Government in Auckland more efficient, says National MP for Upper Harbour, Cameron Brewer. 'Last year, Auckland Council established a Joint Governance Working Group to explore options to reorganise local boards to improve efficiencies and better align governance structures. 'The working party's 'Local Board Reorganisation Plan – Next Steps' report estimated that the potential efficiencies to be $6.9m per annum. Identified one-off costs associated with the reorganisation were estimated at $1.9m. 'In the end, despite significant potential savings for Auckland ratepayers, the proposal did not proceed to public consultation last year. Most councillors chose not to advance it, nor seek the support or views from Aucklanders. 'My Member's bill would effectively align the number of local boards with the number of council wards. This would mean 13 local boards aligned with the 13 existing council wards. However, as the working party also proposed, the provision for two additional boards – one for Waiheke Island and one for Great Barrier Island, given their distinct characteristics and needs. 'The bill would amend section the Local Government Act to set a statutory cap on Auckland local board numbers at 15. However, this does not necessarily mean fewer local board members – currently at 149. 'This bill aligns with National's aim to achieve greater efficiencies for taxpayers and ratepayers, reduce unnecessary bureaucracy, while maintaining strong and effective local representation. It now just needs to get drawn from the ballot, so Aucklanders can have their say,' says Mr Brewer.
Scoop
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Scoop
Member's Bill Would Reduce The Number Of Auckland Local Boards
Press Release – New Zealand National Party A new Member's bill that would reduce the number of local boards in Auckland from 21 to 15 would make local Government in Auckland more efficient, says National MP for Upper Harbour, Cameron Brewer. 'Last year, Auckland Council established a Joint Governance Working Group to explore options to reorganise local boards to improve efficiencies and better align governance structures. 'The working party's 'Local Board Reorganisation Plan – Next Steps' report estimated that the potential efficiencies to be $6.9m per annum. Identified one-off costs associated with the reorganisation were estimated at $1.9m. 'In the end, despite significant potential savings for Auckland ratepayers, the proposal did not proceed to public consultation last year. Most councillors chose not to advance it, nor seek the support or views from Aucklanders. 'My Member's bill would effectively align the number of local boards with the number of council wards. This would mean 13 local boards aligned with the 13 existing council wards. However, as the working party also proposed, the provision for two additional boards – one for Waiheke Island and one for Great Barrier Island, given their distinct characteristics and needs. 'The bill would amend section the Local Government Act to set a statutory cap on Auckland local board numbers at 15. However, this does not necessarily mean fewer local board members – currently at 149. 'This bill aligns with National's aim to achieve greater efficiencies for taxpayers and ratepayers, reduce unnecessary bureaucracy, while maintaining strong and effective local representation. It now just needs to get drawn from the ballot, so Aucklanders can have their say,' says Mr Brewer.
Scoop
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Scoop
Member's Bill Would Reduce The Number Of Auckland Local Boards
A new Member's bill that would reduce the number of local boards in Auckland from 21 to 15 would make local Government in Auckland more efficient, says National MP for Upper Harbour, Cameron Brewer. 'Last year, Auckland Council established a Joint Governance Working Group to explore options to reorganise local boards to improve efficiencies and better align governance structures. 'The working party's 'Local Board Reorganisation Plan – Next Steps' report estimated that the potential efficiencies to be $6.9m per annum. Identified one-off costs associated with the reorganisation were estimated at $1.9m. 'In the end, despite significant potential savings for Auckland ratepayers, the proposal did not proceed to public consultation last year. Most councillors chose not to advance it, nor seek the support or views from Aucklanders. 'My Member's bill would effectively align the number of local boards with the number of council wards. This would mean 13 local boards aligned with the 13 existing council wards. However, as the working party also proposed, the provision for two additional boards – one for Waiheke Island and one for Great Barrier Island, given their distinct characteristics and needs. 'The bill would amend section the Local Government Act to set a statutory cap on Auckland local board numbers at 15. However, this does not necessarily mean fewer local board members – currently at 149. 'This bill aligns with National's aim to achieve greater efficiencies for taxpayers and ratepayers, reduce unnecessary bureaucracy, while maintaining strong and effective local representation. It now just needs to get drawn from the ballot, so Aucklanders can have their say,' says Mr Brewer.
