Auckland Super City

Council performance, governance, human resources, local government finance, rates, resource management, property and Maori representation will be key issues for both the Auckland Transition Authority and the Super City Council in one of the largest change management projects in New Zealand’s history. View more information on the organisation structures and appointments for Auckland Council and Auckland Transport.

Team members at Kensington Swan have advised and acted on behalf of numerous businesses, all the local authorities in the Auckland region, and many of the council-controlled organisations.

We can provide specific advice on the following: Auckland transport projects, transport contracts, infrastructure, information technology, waste management, roading, resource management, and water supply and allocation, all of which will all be major areas of priority and consolidation for the new council.

If you are currently doing business with one of the seven councils and/or are intending to work with the Auckland Super City start a conversation with us today to assess and improve your position by contacting one of our experts for a confidential discussion at no cost.

Super City Tenders

For any suppliers of goods or services to the existing Councils in Auckland, the times ahead for their business look turbulent, with both threats and opportunities. Numerous tenders are being announced that require contracts to be centralised and contain greater efficiencies. The impacts of the new processes mean that smaller suppliers need to grow and scale in size to meet the expectations of the new Auckland Council. There are many options available including alliances, increasing internal capability, and merging or acquiring competitors. Those who think ahead and take the issue head-on will be the winners.

SuperCity Tenders that have been announced through the Government Electronic Tenders Service include:

• Mobile phones: This Request for Proposal seeks proposals for the provision of mobile telephony/data services to the Auckland Council (19 July 2010).
• Mail: The Auckland Council will operate from existing council properties, and in order to conduct business efficiently, the Transition Agency has identified a requirement for an internal courier service to transport documents and other items around the region (12 July 2010).
• Signage: Establishment of Auckland Council on 1 November 2010 creates the requirement for branding of the new organisation across the Auckland region. The current signage reflects the branding of the existing councils. The proposed solution is to replace this signage with Auckland Council branded signage that complies with the organisations Visual Identity Guidelines (Released 30 July 2010).