Auckland Council

Auckland Council

@AklCouncil

News & updates from Auckland Council. We're here 8am-5pm Mon to Fri. After hours? Call 09 301 0101. For urgent flooding issues and assistance: 0800 22 22 00.

Auckland https://linktr.ee/aucklandcouncil Joined 2010-11-14 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

113,905

Followers

5,208

Following

29,728

Tweets

5.9

Avg Engagement

378

Listed

Yes

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @AklCouncil's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
  • Account Age:2010-11-14
  • Verification:Yes
  • Location:Auckland

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,212
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:2.4
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:3.4
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,212 tweets

The account sees moderate engagement with an average of 86 likes and 18 retweets per tweet. The content is designed to encourage interaction and community involvement.

2.4

Avg Likes/Tweet

3.4

Avg Retweets/Tweet

7,807

Total Likes

11,050

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

1

Median Likes

0

Median Retweets

4

75th Percentile

3,768

Top Tweet

0.05

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Conversationalist

Highly engaged in discussions

31.4%

Original

59.7%

Replies

8.3%

Retweets

0.6%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

1.0%

With Media

45.5%

With Links

23.0%

With #Tags

74.3%

With @Mentions

18.2%

With Emojis

211

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Conversational

Engages heavily in discussions

1.9

Reply/Original Ratio

0.08

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

87.5%

Weekday Posts

12.5%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#ourakl (407) #progressakl (90) #akhaveyoursay (69) #aklelections (52) #voteauckland (48) #uniteagainstcovid19 (47) #flooding (27) #stateofemergency (27) #aklsummeriscalling (25) #climateactionakl (21)

Most Mentioned

@akltransport (373) @ossukurisu (123) @aucklandcdem (107) @auckland_libs (60) @watercare_nz (54) @at (52) @aucklandcouncil (52) @phil_goff (50) @newmarketmtb (49) @captain_pinchy (47)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,212 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,008 (31%)
Replies 1,919 (60%)
Retweets 265 (8%)
Quote Tweets 20 (1%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This account prioritizes community engagement over content broadcasting. With replies making up the majority of their activity, they invest significant time in conversations, building relationships with followers and participating in discussions. This approach typically leads to higher loyalty and more authentic connections.

The 265 retweets (8% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,212 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 10,000 followers

The primary audience includes Auckland residents, local businesses, and stakeholders interested in municipal updates. The account also reaches out to those needing urgent assistance or information.

Below Average

Audience Quality

37.0%

Suspicion Index

56.0%

Low-Quality %

2

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

59.6%

Empty Bio

63.1%

<10 Tweets

2.9%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

69.6%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

91.8%

No URL

52.3%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

1,338,213

Total Potential Reach

2

Median Follower Reach

18

75th Percentile Reach

2.1%

>1K followers

0.1%

>10K followers

0.0%

>50K followers

0.0%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

21.5%

Creators

2,151 accounts

15.4%

Consumers

1,537 accounts

63.1%

Dormant

6,312 accounts

32

Verified Followers

0.32% of total

4.3%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.04

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

Auckland, New Zealand (1,193) New Zealand (428) Auckland (112) Auckland, NZ (36) Wellington City, New Zealand (34) Auckland Central, Auckland (34) Auckland Region, New Zealand (30) Aotearoa (28) Auckland New Zealand (21) Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa (20)

32

Verified Followers

0.32% of total

968

Protected Accounts

9.68% of total

4 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@WeDontHaveTime 131,727 Climate Activist climate solutions, tree planting, review platform
@hiphongkong 80,881 Lifestyle influencer Hong Kong, Life, Happenings
@Breakfaston1 54,372 TV Hosts News, Morning Show, TV Broadcasting
@BloombergCities 41,591 - -
@CreateTheRipple 35,525 - -
@jacknordin72 25,381 - -
@mapmakerdavid 25,143 - -
@aspen_lindsay 15,443 - -
@jc76 13,702 - -
@coughlthom 13,492 - -

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

love (198) zealand (161) life (157) nz (152) auckland (135) world (82) living (70) kiwi (68) student (63) live (63)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#blm (3) #leadership (3) #nz (3) #music (3) #bitcoin (2) #resist (2) #viewsmyown (2) #crypto (2) #nft (2) #kiwi (2)

4,040

Followers With Bio

5,960

Followers Without Bio

40.4%

% With Bio

59.6%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,212 analyzed

6,420

Combined Engagement

296

Total Likes

6,124

Total Retweets

1,284

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

20%

With Hashtags

80%

With @Mentions

20%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Public Service Community Engagement Local Development Governance Urban Transformation
Auckland Council
@AklCouncil

RT @NZcivildefence: TSUNAMI WARNING issued following Kermadecs earthquake. People near coast from the BAY OF ISLANDS to WHANGAREI, from MATATA to TOLAGA BAY, and GREAT BARRIER ISLAND must MOVE IMMEDIATELY to nearest high ground, out of all tsunami evacuation zones, or as far inla

2021-03-04
Retweets: 3,768 Likes: 0 Engagement: 3,768
Auckland Council
@AklCouncil

RT @NZcivildefence: We have issued a TSUNAMI WARNING for New Zealand coastal areas following the magnitude 8.1 earthquake near KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION. There is a LAND and MARINE TSUNAMI THREAT. An EMA will be issued to areas under land and marine tsunami threat.

2021-03-04
Retweets: 1,517 Likes: 0 Engagement: 1,517
Auckland Council
@AklCouncil

RT @NZcivildefence: GNS Science has advised that the largest waves have now passed, and therefore the threat level is now downgraded to a Beach and Marine threat for all areas which were previously under Land and Marine threat. All people who evacuated can now return.

2021-03-05
Retweets: 462 Likes: 0 Engagement: 462
Auckland Council
@AklCouncil

RT @covid19nz: COVID-19 ALERT LEVEL UPDATE From 11:59pm tonight, Auckland moves to Alert Level 3 and the rest of New Zealand moves to Alert Level 2. The measures will remain in place for three days until midnight Wednesday. https://t.co/P3FVsCun9j

2021-02-14
Retweets: 337 Likes: 0 Engagement: 337
Auckland Council
@AklCouncil

Our team are Aucklanders just like you, and they deserve to be treated with respect. Please remember, there’s no excuse for abuse. #NoExcuseAKL

2021-11-09
Retweets: 40 Likes: 296 Engagement: 336

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account uses a mix of official announcements and relatable, engaging content to maintain audience interest. It emphasizes community values and public service, which helps build trust and credibility. The inclusion of local themes and events highlights the council's role in shaping the city's future.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 113,905
  • + High community engagement through conversations
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @AklCouncil reveals an growing Twitter presence with 113,905 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 5.9 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025