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The unitary plan: What we will know on Wednesday
The unitary plan is still under wraps. But what will we know once council staff have briefed the councillors on the contents of the Independent Hearings Panel's recommendations?
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Overview: Inside the unitary plan
Executive summaries providing more information about the Independent Hearings Panel's recommendations on the unitary plan will be online from Wednesday afternoon.
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Smarter investment in sport
A more strategic approach to sports facilities is under the microscope at Auckland Council.
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Council receives unitary plan recommendations
A key milestone in New Zealand planning history was reached on 22 July when the Independent Hearings Panel delivered the reports containing its recommendations on the proposed Auckland Unitary Plan.
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What's in the unitary plan USB?
The key to the future development of Auckland is contained on a single USB. But what is inside?
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Unitary Plan recommendations: What you need to know
The Independent Hearings Panel presents Auckland Council with its recommendations on for the Auckland Unitary Plan on Friday 22 July. But what does that actually mean, and what is the Independent Hearings Panel?
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Affordable housing in Auckland
While the council doesn’t build houses it does have a wide range of responsibilities in relation to housing including building and resource consents and planning rules and it works closely with central government, community agencies and the privat...
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Auckland’s growth means big decisions for the new council
Auckland Council’s 2016 pre-election report, released today, outlines what the most important of those decisions might be, as well as what more needs to be done to enable Auckland’s unprecedented growth.
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Council scoops prestigious public sector award
Auckland Council’s bylaws review programme won the Prime Minister’s Supreme Award at last night’s Institute of Public Administration New Zealand (IPANZ) public sector excellence awards.
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A plan for all of us
You'll start to see our Unitary Plan campaign over the coming weeks.
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New and upgraded GIS system launches today
Auckland Council’s mapping and property information service – GeoMaps – has had a facelift
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Aucklanders want intensified housing done well
New research by Auckland Council suggests more Aucklanders agree with intensification for the city's future growth under the Unitary Plan.
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Auckland Council presents at geospatial event
Auckland Council had the opportunity to present to 15,000 people from 130 countries around the globe at the Esri User Conference in San Diego this week.
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Auckland building activity at all-time high
The Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith and Auckland Mayor Len Brown have released the latest Auckland Housing Accord monitoring report.
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Penny Hulse: Industry needs to move over house build delay
Around 20,000 to 30,000 new dwellings are needed to meet the current shortage and another 13,000 a year to keep pace with Auckland's growth. Last calendar year, the council consented just over 9000 dwellings, which is the most since 2005, but stil...
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Winter warmth wins
There is no ban on the use of open fireplaces or wood burners in Auckland homes this winter and we give advice on efficient fuel use.
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