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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Aucklanders flock to use public transport
Auckland’s annual public transport usage is continuing to soar.
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.
Affordable home ideas flow at Auckland Conversations
Innovative ways to make housing more affordable were put forward by experts at Auckland Conversations
Designer loos on Wellesley Street
Architecture students from the University of Auckland have set up shop in an inner-city toilet block to use as a design space and venue for weekly seminars.
Wynyard Quarter plans win international award
Plans for Wynyard Quarter's central precinct on Auckland’s waterfront have been honoured with a prestigious international award.
Five Years as a united Auckland: Auckland Conversations educate and inspire
As Auckland strives to become the world’s most liveable city, one key event that continues to educate Aucklanders on topical worldwide city developments is Auckland Conversations.
Five years as a united Auckland – Part 2: Finance
In the second part of our six-part series, we look at how the council is investing in Auckland's future.
Auckland celebrates World Cities Day
The way cities around the world are planned and designed will shape the future habitation of the world.
Mercury Lane entrance for Karangahape Station
The Mercury Lane entrance to the City Rail Link's Karangahape Station will be built first, allowing the second entrance at Beresford Square to be built after the rail link is operational.
Zion Hill Reserve enters next life
The transformation of Zion Hill Reserve into an attractive gateway park for Birkenhead town centre starts this month.
Interview with John Mauro, Chief Sustainability Officer
OurAuckland talks to Chief Sustainability Officer John Mauro about Auckland’s sustainability goals.
