Working with others
We work with other organisations to deliver Tāmaki Makaurau's transport requirements. Key partners are NZ Transport Agency, Auckland Council and local boards.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA)
NZTA ensures the government’s national priorities are achieved and works with Auckland Council, Auckland Transport and other local councils to plan for land transport needs.
NZTA’s roles include planning, investing, delivery, regulation and asset management. To achieve these NZTA:
- works with others to plan the land transport system (opens in a new tab), with a focus on the state highway network
- manages the National Land Transport Fund (NLTF) (opens in a new tab) and invests allocated funds into the land transport system
- improves safety and reduces the risk of harm in the land transport system
- delivers a significant programme of digital and physical improvements to the land transport system
- maintains and operates the state highway network—including Auckland’s motorways
- is a core provider of services to access, pay for and use the land transport system.
NZTA nominates a non-voting member to AT’s board of directors to ensure transport decisions include a national perspective.
Auckland Council
Auckland Council agrees on an annual Statement of Intent (SOI) with Auckland Transport. The SOI sets out Auckland Transport’s strategic approach and priorities for the next 3 years. It outlines how these contribute to longer-term outcomes Auckland Council aims to achieve.
Auckland Transport is a council-controlled organisation (CCO). Other CCOs are Auckland Future Fund, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited (TAU) and Watercare.
Local boards
Auckland’s 21 local boards make decisions on local matters, provide local leadership and build strong communities.
AT works closely with local boards to deliver transport outcomes and ensure communities are represented.
Annually, local boards and Auckland Transport develop an agreed plan for engaging on projects called Kōkiri.
Every three years, local boards develop a local board plan (opens in a new tab). The plan outlines the community’s aspirations and priorities, desired projects and potential funding. The Local Board Plan informs development of council budgets that fund transport work.