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Community 9 May 2017

Works begin on housing site in Hobsonville Point

Works began on an Auckland Council-owned site in Hobsonville Point, paving the way for more than 400 homes.

Plans / Projects 20 Apr 2017

Māori design helping us experience Auckland as Tāmaki Makaurau

Auckland Design Office's Phil Wihongi explains that by championing Māori design practice, Auckland Council is demonstrating its commitment to the Māori communities of Auckland and Te Titriti o Waitangi.

Development 31 Jan 2017

Interview with Panuku chief executive Roger MacDonald

Roger MacDonald, the new chief executive of Auckland Council's Panuku Development Auckland, spoke to the New Zealand Herald about what he expects for the year ahead.

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.

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.

Development 28 Oct 2016

WATCH: City Rail Link time-lapse video

Check out Auckland Transport's time-lapse video of progress on the temporary Britomart entrance on Commerce Street.

Arts 20 Oct 2016

Record design success

Arts and Culture and ALT Group have achieved unprecedented success in the recent Best Design Awards.

Development 28 Jun 2016

Design Case Study: The modern-day cottage

The Arapai-Urale house is a unique twist on modern architecture and the traditional Kiwi family home. Built in 2003, the two-story detached house sits in the sophisticated central suburb of Freemans Bay.

Development 1 Jun 2016

Get free eco-design advice to make your home warm and healthy

Auckland Council’s eco design advisors offer free, in-home consultations on how to make your home healthier and more energy efficient.

Housing 31 May 2016

Watch: It's not just housing

Dr Lee Beattie discusses the importance of creating strong communities in new housing developments.

Development 25 May 2016

Auckland Conversations closes the Tripartite Economic Summit 2016 in style

The Tripartite Economic Alliance Summit was rounded off in style last night with more than 700 people attending Auckland Conversations’ Shaping Future Cities at the Viaduct Events Centre.

Community 17 May 2016

How to make people fall in love with their city

Read an interview with author Peter Kageyama, about how to design cities that people will love.

Development 11 May 2016

Opinion: It's not just housing

Dr Lee Beattie, Deputy Head of Urban Planning and Design at the University of Auckland, on Auckland's housing issues.

Community 28 Apr 2016

Why we need to build an age-friendly city

Auckland Council's Seniors Advisory Panel chairperson Margaret Devlin and member Judy Blakey explain the importance of creating an Auckland that people of all ages can enjoy.

Development 20 Apr 2016

Rapid transit network means better travel for Aucklanders

Aucklanders will have more travel choice and a reliable, frequent and connected service free from congestion thanks to Auckland Transport's plan for an expanded rapid transit network.

Educational 15 Apr 2016

Council scoops major award for upskilling building control staff

An innovative on-the-job training programme to upskill building control officers to a national qualification has won a top award for Auckland Council at the 2016 Society of Local Government Managers New Zealand (SOLGM) excellence awards.