With special votes tallied and the final count declared for the Auckland local elections, Communities and Residents (C&R) has made major gains across the region and achieved significant results on key local boards.

C&R Councillor and Chair of Auckland Council’s Value for Money Committee, Cr Desley Simpson announced that Council has exceeded its saving target for the 2021/2022 financial year – one month ahead of schedule.

"The council achieved $90.7 million, or 100.8 per cent, of the $90 million savings target on 31 May, with a month still left in the financial year," says Cr Simpson.