Auckland Transport Agency

The government has confirmed that the Auckland Transport Agency (ATA) will be established as part of the formation of the Auckland Council. The ATA will be responsible for local road and public transport functions previously undertaken by the eight Auckland local authorities and the Auckland Regional Transport Authority. 

The ATA will commence operation from 1 November 2010. Legislation establishing the ATA will be introduced before the end of the year.

The following documents relating to the decision to establish the Auckland Transport Agency are available:

• Auckland Governance: Regional Transport Authority Cabinet Paper (PDF v7.0, 122kb)
• Auckland Governance: Regional Transport Authority Regulatory Impact Statement (PDF v7.0, 109kb)
• Auckland Governance: Regional Transport Authority Cabinet Minute (PDF v7.0, 2.14mb)

More information about government decisions in response to the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance can be found on The Department of Internal Affairs website.