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Opinion: More challenges for Auckland ahead
Mayor Len Brown talks about the challenges ahead for Auckland.
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Mayor welcomes government announcement on City Rail Link
Mayor Len Brown has warmly welcomed the government’s announcement providing support for the City Rail Link (CRL).
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Auckland: a tale of two cities
Greg Clark, global cities advisor, visited Auckland last week. Here’s what he had to say about growth, liveability and housing.
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Shamubeel Eaqub on Auckland housing
Economist Shamubeel Eaqub talks with John Campbell about housing in Auckland and what can be done.
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Rewarding year for council’s geospatial team
Nathan Heazlewood, Programme Manager for Auckland Council’s Geospatial Future Mode of Operations Programme, explains the hard work and challenges behind three impressive team awards in 2015.
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Unlocking Auckland’s transport network
Mayor Len Brown explains how the City Rail Link will revolutionise Auckland.
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Housing remains a challenge for Auckland
Housing supply and affordability are ongoing challenges for many thriving cities worldwide. Auckland is no exception.
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Opinion: City Rail Link will transform Auckland’s economy
Auckland Mayor Len Brown discusses how the City Rail Link will transform Auckland.
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Street signs look good for 2016
You may start to notice new signage around Auckland soon. The Auckland Transport project will make it easier for everyone to get around.
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Cycleway murals celebrate natural heritage
New and upgraded underpasses on the Northwestern Cycleway feature art inspired by the natural heritage and resources of the area.
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Empty nesters head for the high-life
Auckland’s inner city, famous for accommodating overseas students, is attracting a new demographic grouping as empty-nesters join young professionals, forsaking the leafy suburbs for quality, well-designed apartments or terraced homes.
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A plan for Auckland’s growth
Auckland’s population is expected to reach at least 2.5 million people in 30 years, placing huge pressure on our existing housing, transport and other infrastructure.
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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.
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Aucklanders flock to use public transport
Auckland’s annual public transport usage is continuing to soar.
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Celebrating International Day for Persons with Disabilities: Accessible Auckland
December 3 marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities - a day to encourage understanding and increase awareness of the need to be inclusive of people with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.
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Affordable home ideas flow at Auckland Conversations
Innovative ways to make housing more affordable were put forward by experts at Auckland Conversations