International partnerships

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Brisbane - sister city

Background

The Auckland-Brisbane sister city agreement was signed in 1988, to coincide with the World Expo in Brisbane. Auckland has enjoyed a very active relationship with Brisbane including tourism, sport and best practice initiatives with a view to increase mutual economic benefits in business and tourism.

For information about Brisbane, visit the official Brisbane City Council website.

Some examples of programmes

Staff exchange

An annual best practice exchange programme between the two councils, focused on a targeted learning area.

Chris Crowley, a senior member of the strategic planning branch of Brisbane City Council, recently spent a month with our planning team. Click here to find out what Chris took away from his time in Auckland.

Asia Pacific Cities Summit

Asia-Pacific city and business leaders meet every two years to discuss issues of immediate and mutual interest to the region and to explore opportunities for business growth.  Click here for more information.

Twentieth anniversary of the sister city relationship with Brisbane

October 2008 and April 2009

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the sister city relationship between Auckland and Brisbane.

The relationship was formalised during World Expo in Brisbane in 1988, and originally focussed on sporting, educational and tourism programmes.  More recently, initiatives with economic benefit or best practice outcomes are being implemented between the cities.

Tourism also remains a focus for the relationship, with the 20th anniversary being celebrated with tourism promotions in each other's cities in October 2008 (Brisbane in Auckland) and April 2009 (Auckland in Brisbane).

Updated August 2008