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Saving lives in Tāmaki Makaurau: public consultation approved for second phase of safe speed limits
Later this year Auckland Transport will seek public feedback on its next phase of proposed safer speed limits, including reviewing speed limits on approximately 614 km of roads for possible reductions.
Eke Panuku raises the sustainability bar for commercial developments
Another important move to achieve sustainable development across Tāmaki Makaurau comes from the Eke Panuku decision to require new commercial buildings to meet 5 Star Green Star ratings.
Special Character Overlay update
Auckland Council’s Planning Committee has resolved to withdraw proposed Plan Change 26 to the Auckland Unitary Plan Operative in part (Auckland Unitary Plan).
Improvements made to temporary major event alcohol bans
Recurring temporary major event alcohol bans across the region will be extended to include more venues and surrounding areas after Auckland Council’s Governing Body approved proposed changes to its Alcohol Control Bylaw 2014.
Last chance to have your say on the 10-year plan for Auckland’s transport network
AT is encouraging Aucklanders to have their say on the draft Regional Land Transport Plan before the consultation closes this Sunday.
Auckland’s draft 10-year Regional Land Transport Plan headed for public consultation
The approved draft RLTP is a 10-year plan for Auckland’s transport network that focuses on areas which AT, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and KiwiRail will respond to to help solve our region’s transport challenges.
Le Pariversaire: A Turning Point for Tāmaki Makaurau?
Five years on from the Paris Climate Agreement and Auckland has a climate plan - where to from here?
Expired food registrations no longer being renewed after 1 January 2021
Auckland Council will no longer be renewing expired registrations under the Food Act 2014 – starting 1 January 2021.
Council launches freedom camping pilot
A two-month pilot could see freedom camping visitors leave overcrowded hot spots and spread out over 27 locations across Auckland.
Have your say on improvements to help Aucklanders stay safe on the water
Public consultation opens 16 November on rules to help keep everyone safe while out on the water.
Explainer: Review of weed management in the road corridor
Auckland Council is reviewing how it manages weeds in the urban road corridor. Here are the top need-to-know facts.
Feedback sought on proposed speed limit changes in Auckland’s west and north
Auckland Transport is asking for feedback on a proposal to change the speed limits of 26 roads in the west and north of Auckland as part of an amendment to the Speed Limits Bylaw 2019.
Have your say on improvements to bylaws about alcohol bans and cemeteries and crematoria
Public consultation opens on 10 October on improvements to council bylaws around alcohol bans, cemeteries and crematoria.
Council helps businesses make better use of outdoor space in Level 2
Auckland Council is working with the city’s cafe and restaurant owners to help them make better use of their outdoor space – fast-tracking the application process for outdoor dining licences.
New options for biking and scooting around Auckland
While rental e-scooters, e-bikes and bikes are out of action during Alert Level 3, Auckland Council and AT have been busy assessing and reviewing applications for the new rental licence period set to start next month.
New round of rental e-scooter licences on horizon
Auckland Council is reviewing new applications for the next round of rental e-scooter licences. Successful companies will be able to start operating on 4 September 2020.
