Auckland Transition AgencyOn this website you can get information about government proposals and decisions on Auckland's governance. This is the 'public policy' side of the work being done towards a new local government structure for Auckland.
You can also find out information about the Auckland Transition Agency (ATA). The ATA is responsible for the 'technical' side of the reorganisation of Auckland, taking action that will make the decisions of parliament work in practice. Its goal is to amalgamate the present eight local authorities of Auckland into one structure, which will be the new Auckland Council, by November 2010.The information about ATA can be found by clicking the tab at the top of the page, or by going directly to www.ata.govt.nz
News & Discussion
More Cabinet decisons on Auckland governance released General news | 03/12/2009
The Minister of Local Government has directed the Department of Internal Affairs to post further Cabinet papers and minutes on the Government's decisions in response to the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance on its website. These papers are released consistent with the Official Information Act 1982.
Read more and download the briefing/papers on the Department of Internal Affairs website.
Proposals for Wards, Local Boards and Boundaries for Auckland General News | 20/11/2009
The Local Government Commission has released its proposals on the boundaries and representation arrangements for the new Auckland Council. The Commission is now seeking feedback on its proposals and inviting suggestions that will improve the proposed arrangements. read more (Local Government Commission website)
Government Decisions on Auckland Governance: Water Issues General News | 05/11/2009
The Minister of Local Government has directed the Department of Internal Affairs to post Cabinet papers and minutes on the Government's decisions on 'Auckland Governance: Water Issues' on its website. These papers are released consistent with the Official Information Act 1982. read more
Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009 Passed General News | 08/10/2009
The Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009 has been passed by Parliament. The Act continues the process of the transition of the eight existing councils in the Auckland region into one Auckland Council. read more
New local government structure for Auckland moving closer Media Release | 30/09/2009
The Local Government Commission has commenced work on the new governance structure for Auckland. The work needs to be completed by 1 March next year in preparation for the elections later in the year. read more
Report released on Auckland Governance Bill General news | 04/09/2009
Parliament's Auckland Governance Legislation Committee has released its report on the Local Government (Auckland Council) Bill.
- Report (New Zealand Parliament)
- Proposed Southern Boundary Map (PDF, 3MB)
- Fact sheet (PDF, 90KB)
- Minister's Media Release
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