'Parent-Child Relationship': PM and Mayor Unveil Long-Term Auckland Deal

The art of the Crown’s new deal to influence Auckland

The inaugural City Deal – announced on Friday between Auckland and the Government – offers new funding possibilities for key city developments and would give Wellington direct influence over more city affairs. But despite the deal’s 10-year-term, the National-led Government hasn’t attempted to get the Labour Party on board, not offering a briefing to achieve a degree of bipartisan buy-in. Based on overseas agreements between central and local go…

PM and Mayor: Landmark Deal to unlock Auckland’s potential

“The Deal better reflects Auckland’s contribution to the national economy. It’s clear; when Auckland does well, New Zealand does well,” says Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown. File photos supplied Nigel King Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown have signed a landmark Auckland City Deal, marking New Zealand’s first city deal and a new era of long-term partnership between Auckland and central Government. They say the Deal sets …

'Parent-child relationship': PM and mayor unveil long-term Auckland Deal

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown have signed a landmark Auckland City Deal, marking New Zealand’s first city deal and a new...

Government, Auckland Council sign regional deal that largely solidifies status quo

The Government and Auckland Council have finalised the city’s Regional Deal, describing it as “landmark” and heralding in “a new era of long-term partnership”.

Landmark Auckland Deal To Unlock City’s Potential

The Deal sets out how Government and Auckland Council will work together to unlock our biggest city’s potential, boosting economic growth and improving living standards across New Zealand.

Christopher Luxon, Wayne Brown sign Auckland City Deal

The Prime Minister and Auckland's Mayor are facing questions at the event.