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Point Chevalier's incredible Zero Energy house
The Auckland Design Manual is the council’s best practice design guide full of tips, inspiration and information for people who are designing, building or developing in Auckland.
Community housing partner endorsed by Auckland Council
A new community housing partner has been selected to work with the council on social housing for older Aucklanders.
Affordable home ideas flow at Auckland Conversations
Innovative ways to make housing more affordable were put forward by experts at Auckland Conversations
Potential zoning changes and the Auckland Unitary Plan
The facts about potential zoning changes and the Auckland Unitary Plan.
Good progress in two years of Housing Accord
The Auckland Housing Accord is freeing up land faster for housing and helping drive increasing momentum in residential construction.
Growth poses challenges for council’s regulatory services
Auckland’s strong population growth is contributing to unprecedented demand for regulatory services, the council’s Finance and Performance Committee has heard.
Wynyard Quarter plans win international award
Plans for Wynyard Quarter's central precinct on Auckland’s waterfront have been honoured with a prestigious international award.
50,000 homes enabled under SHAs
Housing Project Office Director Ree Anderson describes how Auckland Council is enabling the building of thousands of new homes.
Five years as a united Auckland - Part 7: Housing
In the seventh part of our series, we take a look at initiatives to boost housing in Auckland.
In depth: What’s fuelling Auckland’s house prices?
Auckland Council knows housing is one of the toughest issues Auckland faces.
Auckland scorecard up 19 per cent
Aucklanders are enjoying better public transport, higher incomes, are better educated and have cleaner beaches.
Five years as a united Auckland – Part 2: Finance
In the second part of our six-part series, we look at how the council is investing in Auckland's future.
Chief Economist: How the Productivity Commission gets it right
Auckland Council Chief Economist Chris Parker explains how the Productivity Commission gets it right.
Housing report welcomed but wider view on crisis urged
Auckland Mayor Len Brown and Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse have welcomed the Productivity Commission’s Using Land for Housing report.
Cracking down on shoddy building
Auckland Council is working with key industry groups on quality-control issues as housing construction continues to boom.
