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Development 22 Sep 2025

Where Aucklanders Want to Live

New research reveals where Aucklanders most want to live—and why demand is strongest near jobs, shops, public transport, and parks.

Chief Economist 11 Sep 2025

More homes near jobs and transport key to lifting Auckland’s economy

“Auckland’s GDP is about 13 per cent higher on a per person basis than the national average.”

Development 9 Sep 2025

Auckland’s Draft Planning Rules: Myths vs Facts

Confused about Auckland’s draft plan change? Find out what’s fact, what’s myth, and what the draft rules really mean for Auckland's housing and growth

City Centre Waterfront 4 Sep 2025

Auckland’s regenerated city centre is beamed to 90 countries

“Tāmaki Makaurau is a stunning character in its own right.”

CRL
Chief Economist 29 Aug 2025

The economics of Maungawhau Station

“Demand for housing tends to be stronger near services, jobs and transport – in places like Maungawhau” – Auckland Council Chief Economist.

City Rail Link 28 Aug 2025

The art of Maungawhau Station

“Having visibility of Māori art in our city is important. Ten years ago it wasn’t obvious. It couldn’t be seen. I can see Māori live here now.”

City Centre Waterfront 21 Aug 2025

New midtown ‘green link’ edges closer, as next part of Victoria Street cycleway opens

“Construction fences around these midtown works are diminishing and the quality of design and careful staging of the renewal are visible.”

Development 21 Aug 2025

Safer, smarter, better-connected: Draft changes to boost flood protections and housing - maps available

Draft changes to better protect people and property from high-risk hazards and focus more homes close to town centres and transport progress to the next stage.

Development 18 Aug 2025

Auckland Council to consider draft rules to boost flood protections and housing

Draft planning rules aim to better protect people and property from flooding while enabling more homes near fast, frequent transport, jobs, shop and everyday services

Development 5 Aug 2025

Hobsonville Point - first decade of a housing masterclass

The housing blueprint envisioned by the Auckland Unitary Plan.

Community 31 Jul 2025

The building has gone - but the materials live on

The aging Norman King Building in the middle of Northcote is no more.

Arts 28 Jul 2025

From maunga to lagoon, wind breathes light into footbridge

Environmental cues light new bridge, already a hit with Panmure locals.

Arts 21 Jul 2025

Whai shines 3D light on Māori string game at Silo Park

Whai is a captivating light-based artwork by Janine Williams, suspended and intertwined across the Gantry at Silo Park until 5 October.

Elections 15 Jul 2025

Pre-Election Report: Auckland Council’s key issues for incoming elected members

Auckland Council’s Pre-Election Report identifies six key issues for the council’s next Governing Body.

Development 15 Jul 2025

The best of the Wests: Te Puna Creative Hub celebrates Outrageous Fortune

Auckland’s screen production sector delivered $940 million to the region’s economy in 2024, with 1700 businesses employing 4300 people.

Midtown 11 Jul 2025

Big changes in midtown, with major upgrades nearing completion

Auckland’s midtown area is being transformed. As major works progress, we’re seeing new public spaces, better transport links, and future-ready infrastructure come to life.