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Growing Together
Why growth is good for all of us
Increasing our housing density to meet our growing population is the smartest solution to meeting not only today’s housing demands, but also the needs of future generations.
Sarid’s postcards to Auckland from Tulancingo and Shanghai
If Sarid Olvera Anzures could design a perfect city she would combine the beaches, harbour and natural beauty of Auckland with the high quality, compact housing and easy living she experienced in Shanghai.
New housing rules: The big changes for Auckland
We’re shining a light on the stronger role central government has taken in planning for how Auckland must grow by introducing new rules for greater housing density across our city.
There’s more than one way to intensify Auckland
With huge population growth forecast for Auckland in the coming decades, it’s time for the city to build infrastructure to match. But how do we create this new infrastructure on top of what’s already here?
10 steps for deciding how Auckland grows
An overview of the key steps to implementing government’s new housing density rules in Auckland.
10 things you need to know about new housing rules in Auckland
From 18 August 2022, Auckland Council is asking for submissions on proposed changes to the city’s planning rule book – the Auckland Unitary Plan – to allow for more housing at greater heights and density.
Explainer: NZ’s new direction towards more high-density housing in our biggest cities
In Auckland, the NPS-UD requires the council to enable greater housing density. Read what this means for our region here.
Making room to grow: new government rules for a growing Auckland
More Aucklanders means a successful and vibrant city - more jobs, better retail and services, more exciting things to see and do, and safer, sustainable transport.
Inside ‘The Auckland Plan 2050’
Auckland has a long-term plan called The Auckland Plan 2050. It is the city’s blueprint which aims to ensure Tāmaki Makaurau grows well, meeting the opportunities and challenges of the future.
