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Development 23 Mar 2022

There’s more than one way to intensify Auckland

With huge population growth forecast for Auckland in the coming decades, it’s time for the city to build infrastructure to match. But how do we create this new infrastructure on top of what’s already here?

Plans / Projects 22 Mar 2022

Milestone for Takapuna Central as Eke Panuku partners with expert developer

The next stage of Takapuna’s evolution is here, as property development and investment company Willis Bond has confirmed its plans to partner with Eke Panuku Development Auckland to create Takapuna Central.

Development 17 Mar 2022

City centre dresses up for fashion shoot

Head to Takutai Square at Britomart on Saturday 19 or Sunday 27 March – between 10am and 1pm - and be part of this street style fashion photography experience, supported by Auckland Council and the city centre targeted rate.

Development 17 Mar 2022

12 Auckland Council projects make the shortlist in nationwide landscape architecture awards

The shortlist for the 2022 New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects Awards includes twelve projects delivered by the Auckland Council group - Auckland Transport, Eke Panuku and Auckland Council.

Development 14 Mar 2022

10 things you need to know about new housing rules in Auckland

From 18 August 2022, Auckland Council is asking for submissions on proposed changes to the city’s planning rule book – the Auckland Unitary Plan – to allow for more housing at greater heights and density.

Housing 3 Mar 2022

Council agrees approach to intensification around suburban centres

Auckland Council’s Planning Committee has agreed to an approach for enabling more apartment and terrace housing, and greater housing choices, close to Auckland’s local and town centres to meet central government requirements for more housing density.

Development 3 Mar 2022

Minimum car parking rules removed

Auckland Council has amended the Auckland Unitary Plan to remove minimum car parking requirements for developments across the city, as directed by central government.  

Development 15 Feb 2022

Growing Together

Like other thriving, successful cities around the world, Tāmaki Makaurau is growing. By 2048 Auckland’s population is expected to reach 2.7million. Learn more about what it all means for our city and how you can play a part.

Development 14 Feb 2022

An exciting upgrade for Auckland’s Karangahape Road

Karangahape Road Business Association’s new CEO details the street’s new outdoor dining spaces, transport links and cultural enhancements.

Development 14 Feb 2022

The levers we use to help influence good design

In this Q&A, we ask Lisa Dunshea, Manager Urban Design at Auckland Council, to help us understand the uniqueness of that opportunity and the levers Auckland Council uses to influence good design outcomes for the city. 

Development 14 Feb 2022

Resilience and resourcefulness; hallmarks of a building industry navigating a boom

The population of Auckland is fast approaching two million and another one million people are  expected to move here to live and work over the next 30 years. When it’s managed well, growth brings fresh ideas and new possibilities.  

Auckland's Future In Progress 10 Feb 2022

More tables along widened footpaths support hospitality this summer 

An outdoor dining grant scheme has to date supported more than 30 businesses to add new or enhance their outdoor dining spaces with new outdoor equipment - street furniture, shade umbrellas, outdoor heaters and planters.

Development 21 Jan 2022

New homes and preserved heritage for New Lynn

A part of New Lynn’s rich history and the development of new homes for the neighbourhood has been secured by Eke Panuku Development Auckland.

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Arts 18 Jan 2022

Fashion Week vibrancy spills into Auckland's streets and squares

Aucklanders are invited to an exciting schedule of free events wrapped around NZ Fashion Week, which kicks off on 24 August.

Development 20 Dec 2021

Construction of Queen Street upgrade begins in January 2022

Construction will begin on 10 January 2022 on the last three stages of the Wai Horotiu Queen Street Project – from Shortland Street to Mayoral Drive.

Development 14 Dec 2021

Higher density housing continues to lead in Auckland’s consenting figures

Auckland continues to grow up, according to the latest building consent data revealed in Auckland Council’s Development Strategy Monitoring Report.