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Watercare’s annual infrastructure investment tips over $1b mark for first time
Watercare’s annual infrastructure programme has surpassed the $1billion mark for the first time, as the company delivers a record investment in Tāmaki Makaurau’s water and wastewater services.
Census confirms Auckland’s striking shift in new housing
Auckland Council’s Chief Economist provides new visual data based on Census 2023 that paints a vivid picture of Auckland tackling its housing needs - 64,800 new homes since 2018
Huia 1 watermain ninety per cent complete
Watercare’s new Huia 1 watermain, stretching from Auckland’s western reservoirs in Titirangi to Newmarket, is on track to be in service by April next year.
Experience our user-friendly Queen Street with more ways to get around
We are creating better city centre connections - check out our multi-use path in Queen Street
Land Valuation Tribunal decision wraps up Greys Ave compensation case
A recent decision by the Land Valuation Tribunal has finalised what Auckland Council has to pay in respect of its legal and professional costs.
Final lap for Kahika wastewater upgrade
Watercare is working on Kahika wastewater upgrade.
Ancient boulders hold contemporary objects in new public artwork in upper Federal Street
Residents of Federal Street (south) are enjoying a new artwork Lost & Found, with eight large boulders carved by Joe Sheehan supporting a feeling of community.
Just a Hop away - supporting more housing near travel hubs
Auckland's bold changes to boost its housing capacity has led to a surge in new homes and greater housing choices near public transport and town centres.
Compliance soars by 70 percent as developers get smarter with sediment control
Developers getting smarter with sediment compliance
Auckland upzoning sparks more homes and improved affordability
Chief Economist Gary Blick talks about the Auckland Unitary Plan and how upzoning for greater housing capacity sees significant positive outcomes, such as substantially more new homes and improved affordability
Wynyard Crossing Bridge preventative maintenance underway
The Wynyard Crossing Bridge is needing extensive maintenance work so it can operate more reliably and to address potential safety risks.
A win for the environment as hefty fine handed out for illegal earthworks in Te Papapa
Illegal earthworks on contaminated site in Te Papapa
Myers Park opens first stage of new artwork - unique in New Zealand, if not the world
This summer, Aucklanders and visitors who step into Myers Park will discover something deeply meaningful and magical.
Flagrant breaches see a total of $133,000 in fines for professionals who built an upmarket Remuera precinct
Unconsented building lands developer, builder & project manager in hot water.
Your city centre refresh is calling
We invite you to reset your summer with a stroll through our city centre. Make a day of it and discover what’s new since you were here last.
Channelling Melbourne, our laneways are flourishing this summer
This summer there’s no need to look across the Tasman for the street vibe of Melbourne’s laneways. Our very own joined-up laneways network is right on your doorstep.
