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Mayor of Auckland city
John Banks
A message from the mayor
Aucklanders have sent me a clear message. You want careful spending,
affordable progress and decisive leadership. This is guiding our draft annual
plan, to be approved in June 2008 after we consult further with the public.
The council and I are working hard at keeping your rates as affordable as
possible, while maintaining progress on important projects. We are holding your
rates increases to council audited inflation - 5.1 per cent.
The council I lead is focused on spending your money wisely, and achieving
tangible progress in the city with improved services, a business-friendly
attitude, better transport and infrastructure, world-class events and even
regional governance.
Biography
Hon. John Banks QSO was Auckland City Mayor during October 2001-October 2004,
and re-elected as Auckland City Council Mayor in October 2007.
John is married to Amanda (a pharmacist) with three children, and was an
Auckland resident before entering Parliament in 1981 and resumed Auckland
residency after retiring from the New Zealand Parliament in 1999.
John is a company director in a number of New Zealand and Australian
businesses, including a funds management firm, Huljich Wealth Management (NZ)
Ltd.
For thirty years he was a partner in the highly successful Tony's Restaurant
group and the building and restoration of numerous neighbourhood taverns.
John was elected the Member of Parliament for Whangarei in 1981 and
re-elected for six terms. During his Parliamentary career, he held the posts of
Minister of Local Government, Tourism, Police, Sport and Civil Defence. John has
also served on the Birkenhead Borough Council and the Auckland Regional
Authority.
In addition to his political and business interests, he has assisted regional
and nationwide clubs and charities.
John has also been a broadcaster with Radio Pacific. In 1999 he was awarded
Best Individual Air Personality of the year at the New Zealand Radio Awards.
John is a dedicated campaigner for animal rights and welfare. Says John, "As
tenants for a short stay in this world, it is important that we protect those
other living creatures who cannot protect themselves".
John is also a strong supporter of the charitable work done by many of the
service clubs in Auckland. He is privileged to be a Paul Harris Fellow in Rotary
International, and a life member of the Lloyd Morgan Lions Clubs Charitable
Trust.
John was awarded the Companion of The Queen's Service Order for Public
Service (QSO) in the Year 2000 New Years Honours.
Published June 2008
