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Plans / Projects 7 Jul 2017

The people of People's Panel: Russell

OurAuckland chats to Russell about being a People's Panel member.

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.

Transport 3 Jul 2017

Auckland Mayor and Government formalise creation of CRL Ltd.

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff, Deputy Mayor Cashmore and Ministers Steven Joyce and Simon Bridges, have formalised the partnership between Government and Auckland Council to deliver the 3.45 kilometre City Rail Link.

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.

Plans / Projects 29 Jun 2017

Appeals pass half-way mark

The majority of Unitary Plan appeals are expected to be completed by the end of the year.

Plans / Projects 23 Jun 2017

Auckland Council kicks off Value for Money Review

Auckland Council is reviewing the way it provides some services, to ensure it does so efficiently.

Plans / Projects 13 Jun 2017

Water and wastewater price changes

From 1 July 2017, water prices will increase by 2.5 percent and wastewater services will increase by 3.3 percent on average. The Infrastructure Growth Charge will increase by 3 percent.

Community 6 Jun 2017

Mayor launches Million Trees initiative

Mayor Phil Goff's programme to green our city by planting a million trees and shrubs across Auckland over three years will start with 170,000 plants in its first year.

Plans / Projects 6 Jun 2017

New walkway through construction on Lower Queen Street

The walkway, a joint effort between CRL, Precinct Properties and Activate Auckland, will provide a safe, well-lit, attractive route, separating pedestrians from CRL construction on the eastern side and Commercial Bay property development on the we...

Plans / Projects 1 Jun 2017

Council discusses Annual Budget

On Thursday 1 June, Auckland Council will make decisions on its Annual Budget 2017/2018, bringing the process which began in November one step closer to completion.

Plans / Projects 29 May 2017

Thanks Auckland! Annual Budget submissions break record

People were eager to have their say in year's Annual Budget consultation, with submission numbers increasing by more than 140 per cent.

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?

Environment 25 May 2017

New bylaw for indoor domestic fires

The Air Quality Bylaw for Indoor Domestic Fires takes effect from 1 June 2017 .

Plans / Projects 10 May 2017

Auckland Transport recognised at Procurement Excellence Awards

The City Rail Link won the Sustainability Project of the Year and AT's Procurement Manager for Infrastructure, Dave Colquhoun was a finalist in the Procurement Professional of the Year award.

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.

Kids / Family 8 May 2017

Rates of obese 4-year-olds drop

The Auckland Regional Public Health Service says rates of obese pre-schoolers are dropping, but adults tip the scales.