Who runs Auckland's roads now: Auckland Transport or the council?

Has this been lodged?

Not lodged. This question will be marked lodged only when this page shows the date, the recipient and the reference.

What changed?

The Act came into force on 7 May 2026 and makes Auckland Council the road controlling authority for roads in Auckland. (New Zealand Legislation) Council says a six-month transition followed, and the new responsibilities took effect from 1 October 2026, a month ahead of the legislated deadline. (Auckland Council)

Who decides what?

• Governing Body: generally responsible for Auckland's transport decisions. (Auckland Council)
• Local boards: the powers listed in Schedule 4 of the Act, for local roads and collector roads in their area (New Zealand Legislation); council lists examples including some decisions on road space, cycleways, road names, parking and traffic controls. (Auckland Council)
• Auckland Transport (AT): continues as a council-controlled organisation responsible for managing and operating public transport across the region. (Auckland Council)

Council's Auckland Roading Classification Framework, shown in the Future Connect map, identifies whether the Governing Body or a local board decides for a given road. (Auckland Council)

Related pages

• How local boards work

Frequently asked questions

Who do I call about parking?

Council says phone numbers stay the same: 09 355 3553 for parking and other non-public-transport enquiries, and 09 366 6400 for public transport. (Auckland Council)

How do I find out who decides for my street?

Use council's Future Connect map, which applies the Auckland Roading Classification Framework. (Auckland Council)

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