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10 things you need to know about Auckland’s Future Development Strategy
The strategy is our big-picture vision, shaping how and where Auckland should grow over the next 30 years and where we’ll need infrastructure to accommodate a half million more people by 2053.
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Have your say on shaping Auckland’s future
Auckland Council is asking for feedback on how Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland should grow over the next 30 years, with public consultation now open until 31 July 2023.
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Slip clearing and pipe repairs in Waitākere Ranges progressing well, against the odds
Work to clear landslips in the Waitākere Ranges that took one of Auckland’s dams out of service after the Anniversary Weekend flood is progressing well, despite the many challenges.
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$20m citywide watermain renewal programme comes to South Auckland
Lambie Drive and Browns Road are the next streets that will benefit from Watercare’s $20 million city-wide watermain renewals programme.
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Reducing overflows and protecting local waterways in Bayview and Beach Haven
Construction is underway on a $22m wastewater pipeline that will reduce the risk of overflows into local waterways like Kaipatiki Creek, improve access and service issues and cater for population growth in the Bayview and Beach Haven areas.
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Economic pressures and storm response deepen budget challenges for Auckland Council
Responding to Auckland’s recent severe weather events, along with rising inflation-related costs, has heightened the challenges in balancing Auckland Council’s budget for the coming financial year.
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Solid progress on $52 million wastewater upgrades
With four 175,000-litre storage tanks now buried underground and the gravity main over halfway complete, stage one of the $52 million shovel-ready Dunkirk Road wastewater upgrade is on track to meet its completion in September next year.
Piha Road cordon to be lifted at midday on Friday
Auckland Council has announced the cordon restricting access into Piha will be removed at midday on Friday 5 May, opening up this much-loved area to non-residents again, following the extreme weather events earlier this year.
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We heard you, Auckland – your feedback on our Annual Budget
More than 40,000 Aucklanders had their say on Auckland Council’s proposed Annual Budget 2023/2024, the largest amount of feedback received for any public consultation by the council.
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Consultation receives highest number of submissions ever
Auckland Council’s Annual Budget 2023/2024 consultation has received a record-breaking 41,146 submissions, soaring past the previous 34,915 submissions for the Emergency Budget 2020/2021.
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Build-to-rent development to bring new housing choice and availability to Takapuna
Takapuna is destined to become home to the North Shore's first major build-to-rent development thanks to a sale and development agreement between Eke Panuku Development Auckland and the Cedar Pacific and McConnell Property consortium.
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Auckland Council to adopt new Development Contributions policy
Auckland Council’s Governing Body has agreed to adopt an amended development contributions policy from 1 June 2023.
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Manukau is on the move – time to get on board
Eke Panuku Development Auckland is leading Auckland Council’s efforts to unlock the full potential that Manukau offers.
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Annual Budget 2023/2024 receives record breaking number of online submissions
Auckland Council’s Annual Budget 2023/2024 consultation has closed with a total of 28,850 online submissions.
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One week left to have your say on the council's Annual Budget 2023/2024
With only one week to go, over 10,000 Aucklanders have submitted feedback on Auckland Council’s Annual Budget 2023/2024, setting a busy pace for the first three weeks.
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Have your say on our Annual Budget 2023/2024
Public consultation for the council’s Annual Budget 2023/2024 is open and Aucklanders are invited to have their say on a proposed mix of options to close a $295 million budget shortfall.