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Plans / Projects 18 Jul 2016

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.

Policies / Regulations 7 Jul 2016

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.

Housing 7 Jul 2016

A plan for all of us

You'll start to see our Unitary Plan campaign over the coming weeks.

Plans / Projects 6 Jul 2016

New and upgraded GIS system launches today

Auckland Council’s mapping and property information service – GeoMaps – has had a facelift

Housing 4 Jul 2016

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.

Plans / Projects 29 Jun 2016

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.

Housing 23 Jun 2016

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.

Housing 21 Jun 2016

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...

Plans / Projects 20 Jun 2016

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.

Housing 17 Jun 2016

Facing the challenges of housing seniors

Auckland’s aging population presents unique challenges for both central and local government, one of which is housing affordability for seniors.

Dogs 9 Jun 2016

Local dog access rules review

Several local boards are reviewing dog access on local beaches and parks.

Housing 3 Jun 2016

Making the Auckland Unitary Plan

Over the last five years the Auckland Unitary Plan has been through widespread public consultation.

Housing 3 Jun 2016

Deciding the Auckland Unitary Plan

Over the next two months OurAuckland is running a series called Growing Auckland.

Housing 3 Jun 2016

Auckland Unitary Plan: a mammoth task nearly complete

After 249 days of hearings, reviewing 13,364 public submissions, and receiving over 10,000 pieces of evidence the independent hearings on the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan have come to an end.

Housing 2 Jun 2016

National Policy Statement could be useful tool

Auckland’s mayor and deputy mayor believe the proposals contained in the National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity (NPS) will provide a useful tool in measuring and meeting demand for land for both housing and business.

Plans / Projects 26 May 2016

A well planned Whenuapai deserves more than piecemeal housing projects

Auckland Council wants to create a great, well-planned community for Whenuapai, not simply a series of piecemeal housing developments, said Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse.