Source: Auckland Council
Auckland Council acknowledges the sad passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The following provisions have been made to recognise The Queen. Any further updates will be shared with media as soon as they are available.
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff offered his condolences and sympathy on behalf of Aucklanders and Auckland Council to the Royal family on the passing of Queen Elizabeth.
“We mark today the end of the Elizabethan era, which lasted over 70 years, and we mourn the loss of a leader who earned the respect of our nation and the world,” he said.
“I invite Aucklanders to sign a book of condolence to pay their respects to Queen and her family. This is an opportunity to express our aroha and sympathy at this time of loss.”
Visit OurAuckland for Mayor Phil Goff’s full statement on the passing of The Queen, on behalf of Auckland Council and the people of Auckland.
Books of condolence
- A book of condolence will be available for the public to sign at the Auckland Town Hall from 3pm – 5.30pm, Friday 9 September 2022 and from 10am – 5.30pm on Saturday and Sunday. Please enter the building at the main entrance on Queen Street and be prepared to queue.
- Please visit ourauckland.nz for further information and plan your journey into the city centre carefully, taking into account the Essential Vehicle Area that sees this area of Queen Street closed to private vehicles and taxis.
- Condolence books will be available for signing at all 56 Auckland Council Libraries from 10am, Saturday 10 September. Visit our website for locations and hours.
Flags flying at half-mast
- All flags on Auckland Council buildings or council-managed locations are flying at half-mast, in accordance with guidance provided by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage.
Vector Lights – Auckland Harbour Bridge
- In line with Vector Lights policy and guidelines and with instruction from the Ministry of Culture and Heritage, Vector Lights will be turned off from tonight, Friday 9 September until further notice to mark New Zealand’s deepest mourning and respect.
- Vector Lights will remain turned off up to and including the day of Her Majesty’s State Memorial Service in New Zealand, except on Proclamation Day (being the day when the new Sovereign is announced officially) which Vector Lights will be turned on in its sparkling white state.
Additional initiatives to mark the passing of The Queen
Any further initiatives to acknowledge the passing of The Queen will be announced in the coming days or as information becomes available.
Flag flies at half-mast at Auckland Town Hall to acknowledge The Queen’s passing
