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Development 23 Aug 2017

A very simple guide to the unitary plan

Everyone has questions about the Auckland Unitary Plan. Here are some answers.

Development 13 Jul 2017

What are green buildings?

Auckland Council’s chief sustainability officer, John Mauro, has spoken to the New Zealand Herald about the benefits of green buildings.

Community 4 Jul 2017

Putting people at the centre of urban design

The Auckland Design Manual has introduced a new tool to help architects and designers cater for people of all physical abilities and stages of life when they are designing buildings and public spaces.

Development 3 Jul 2017

Incorporating Māori design in development projects

Auckland Council’s Auckland Design Manual (ADM) has launched new Māori design case studies and a video showcasing the design process.

Development 30 May 2017

New creative panel announced

Auckland Council has announced the three agencies appointed to its new creative and media panel.

Development 29 May 2017

The unitary plan: What do the zones mean?

Single House Zone, Mixed Urban Zone ... what are zones, how do they work, and what do they mean for your neighbourhood?

Development 24 May 2017

WATCH: Manhattan to Manukau

Watch the Auckland Conversations event Manhattan to Manukau - Lessons form New York.

Community 9 May 2017

Works begin on housing site in Hobsonville Point

Works began on an Auckland Council-owned site in Hobsonville Point, paving the way for more than 400 homes.

Plans / Projects 20 Apr 2017

Māori design helping us experience Auckland as Tāmaki Makaurau

Auckland Design Office's Phil Wihongi explains that by championing Māori design practice, Auckland Council is demonstrating its commitment to the Māori communities of Auckland and Te Titriti o Waitangi.

Development 31 Jan 2017

Interview with Panuku chief executive Roger MacDonald

Roger MacDonald, the new chief executive of Auckland Council's Panuku Development Auckland, spoke to the New Zealand Herald about what he expects for the year ahead.

Development 19 Dec 2016

A new vision to help disabled Aucklanders

Local governments will play a greater role in helping disabled people to participate in their communities and achieve their goals on an equal basis as others.

Community 29 Nov 2016

Auckland recognised for climate leadership

Auckland has been chosen as a finalist in two categories in the prestigious C40 Cities Awards, standing alongside cities such as Milan, San Francisco, Hong Kong and New York.

Development 28 Oct 2016

WATCH: City Rail Link time-lapse video

Check out Auckland Transport's time-lapse video of progress on the temporary Britomart entrance on Commerce Street.

Arts 20 Oct 2016

Record design success

Arts and Culture and ALT Group have achieved unprecedented success in the recent Best Design Awards.

Development 28 Jun 2016

Design Case Study: The modern-day cottage

The Arapai-Urale house is a unique twist on modern architecture and the traditional Kiwi family home. Built in 2003, the two-story detached house sits in the sophisticated central suburb of Freemans Bay.

Development 1 Jun 2016

Get free eco-design advice to make your home warm and healthy

Auckland Council’s eco design advisors offer free, in-home consultations on how to make your home healthier and more energy efficient.