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Plans / Projects 19 May 2016

Council now decision-maker in waiting on UP

With hearings on the Proposed Unitary Plan now complete, council’s role is now a bit like a judge about to hear closing arguments in a case.

Housing 18 May 2016

Auckland Council working to improve consent services

Auckland Council is looking at new ways to improve building consent processes with aims of speeding approvals, reducing costs and ensuring consistency.

Plans / Projects 17 May 2016

Auckland Transport to save money by being under one roof

Chief Financial Officer Richard Morris says this location will give AT a cost effective solution for its accommodation requirements with expected savings of close to a million dollars in the first year alone.

Plans / Projects 13 May 2016

Auckland Unitary Plan reaches major milestone

Hearings before the Independent Hearings Panel come to an end tomorrow.

Plans / Projects 13 May 2016

135 Albert Street - due diligence carried out

Purchasing 135 Albert Street and making it the council’s corporate base remains a sound decision, based on expert advice, perfectly robust due diligence work and a successful move of staff to a new CBD location.

Housing 12 May 2016

Latest news on Auckland Unitary Plan

Information on the next steps in the process towards finalising the unitary plan has been released by the Auckland Unitary Plan Independent Hearings Panel.

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.

Plans / Projects 19 Apr 2016

Opinion: Council HQ – good value despite repair bill

Councillor Penny Webster on the cost of repairs to Auckland Council's Albert Street headquarters.

Housing 18 Apr 2016

Opinion: Why younger people can’t afford a house

Chris Parker, Auckland Council’s Chief Economist, introduces an opinion piece published in the Guardian on British housing.

Community 13 Apr 2016

48% of people would choose Wi-Fi over water in an emergency

Auckland Council Civil Defence and Emergency Management (CDEM) has found that in an emergency situation 48 per cent of people would want Wi-Fi restored before water.

Housing 7 Apr 2016

Auckland Housing Accord momentum continues

The supply of new sections and houses under the Auckland Housing Accord is continuing to grow

Community 6 Apr 2016

Have you seen the sign?

Installation of trial signage has now been completed in a number of areas.

Community 5 Apr 2016

Stormy weather brings out our defences

On Wednesday 23 March more than 100,000 people viewed the OurAuckland website and metservice.com to get up to date information about a predicted storm and its impact on Auckland.

Plans / Projects 24 Mar 2016

Translations now available to help residents shape a resilient Auckland

Translation are now available of the draft Civil Defence and Emergency Management Group plan

Plans / Projects 23 Mar 2016

Committee maintains position on volcanic viewshafts

Auckland Council’s Auckland Development Committee has voted to maintain its current position on volcanic viewshafts and height sensitive areas before the Auckland Unitary Plan Independent Hearings Panel.

Development 21 Mar 2016

Planning to meet the needs of growing Auckland

Auckland Development Committee endorsed Auckland Council’s submission to the Productivity Commission’s Better Urban Planning inquiry.