Auckland News - Housing, Transport, Rates

Housing 21 Dec 2016

30-year plan for Auckland’s transport needs

A forward-looking transport plan to support major growth areas in the north, north-west and south of the region has been completed.

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.

Environment 14 Dec 2016

Project Auckland

The mayor gave more detail about his plans for Auckland during the current term.

Libraries 13 Dec 2016

New chapter in Auckland Libraries' evolution

Auckland Libraries are moving with the times.

Environment 9 Dec 2016

Auckland progresses toward low carbon target

The 2016 Low Carbon Report shows that we are moving toward our 2040 emissions reduction target.

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.

Plans / Projects 29 Nov 2016

Mayoral proposal eases ratepayer burden

Mayor Phil Goff has released a plan to restrict rate rises and raise significant new revenue while restraining borrowing and supporting underpaid and vulnerable Aucklanders.

Plans / Projects 18 Nov 2016

Auckland Council governance review released

A review of the performance of Auckland Council’s Governance Framework has been completed and presented to councillors and local board members.

Environment 11 Nov 2016

Governing Body votes against deep sea oil drilling

Auckland Council’s Governing Body has voted to oppose the proposed offering of petroleum exploration permit applications in the Northland-Reinga and Taranaki Basins, in its submission on the matter to the government.

Community 11 Nov 2016

Demographic advisory panels confirmed

The advisory panels are the Disability, Rainbow Communities, Seniors, Youth, Ethnic Peoples and Pacific Peoples Panels.

Housing 2 Nov 2016

Whenuapai structure plan to be released

Whenuapai residents and businesses are invited to attend the launch of the approved Whenuapai Structure Plan.

Rates 27 Oct 2016

Auckland Council retains strong credit rating

Auckland Council has retained its strong credit ratings from international agencies Moody’s Investor Service and Standard & Poor’s.

Housing 26 Oct 2016

Top five tips to help you pass a building inspection

Manager of Inspections Jeff Fahrensohn says there are some simple things you and your builder can do to save time and money on inspections.

Housing 18 Oct 2016

New housing areas announced for Auckland

Nine new Special Housing Areas (SHAs) with a potential yield of 1100 new homes in Auckland were announced on 23 November by Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith and Mayor Len Brown.