All eight of Auckland's current regional and territorial authorities are moving towards a single, unitary council for the Auckland region. The new Auckland Council will come into effect on 1 November 2010 following local government elections.

In this section we provide details about what's taking place around the transition into Auckland Council, news updates and FAQs.

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Boundary decisions for Auckland Council released

The Local Government Commission has released its determinations on the wards, local boards and boundaries for the new Auckland Council. In total there will be 13 wards and 21 local boards. Read more >>

Auckland Transition Agency release Council Controlled Organisations and local boards discussion documents

The Auckland Transition Agency (ATA) has released two discussion documents seeking feedback from the public on the role of local boards and proposals for Council Controlled Organisations (CCOs) in the new Auckland Council. Read more >>

Auckland City Council regional governance research

As part of the process of change, Auckland City Council conducted a survey in 2009 on a variety of topics around transition to the new Auckland Council. Read more >>

Need for Auckland governance to be integrated, effective and accountable

Auckland City Council has made its submission on the third Auckland governance Bill, which was presented to Parliament in December. Read more >>

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News

Get the latest news from Auckland City Council on the transition to the new Auckland Council. Read more >>

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Background

Find out more about reasons, processes and legislation behind the establishment of, and transition to, the new Auckland Council. Read more >>

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Positive, progressive change

The Mayor of Auckland City, Hon. John Banks gives his view on the move to a single council for Auckland. Read more >>