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Auckland’s city centre reaches for the stars
As Matariki rises above the horizon in the north-eastern skies of Tāmaki Makaurau, the whāriki / welcome mat at Te Komititanga will be laid out and Matariki ki te Manawa - Matariki at the heart – will begin.
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For a city to be liveable, its people need options
Auckland is in a perpetual cycle of growth and change, and right now its residents are demanding more variety in housing options. How will the city keep up?
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Auckland Council scaling up to meet growing resource consent demands
Efficiency improvements and additional resource has resulted in Auckland Council processing the highest monthly number of resource consents in the past six years.
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120,000+ return to city centre on Fridays and Saturdays in May
Fridays and Saturdays in May saw the highest consistent numbers of people coming to the city centre - Karangahape Road to the waterfront - since before Auckland’s August 2021 lockdown.
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Industry teams invited to join Auckland Light Rail
Auckland Light Rail is a step closer towards enlisting its team for the detailed planning and design of a new light rail line from the City Centre to Māngere.
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City centre beats the blues with City of Colour
Polished and ready to welcome returning Aucklanders, City of Colour brings more than 50 light and art installations to the city centre from 6 to 22 May.
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Consultation closing on proposed changes to Auckland’s planning rulebook
Have your say by Monday 9 May on some proposed changes for more high-density housing.
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Good density: How solid planning can turn neighbourhoods into ecosystems
Under challenging circumstances, Auckland is changing faster than it ever has before. We asked local and global experts to explain how Tāmaki is moving forward, and what action is still needed to turn it into a truly modern city.
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Aucklanders can have their say on new high-density housing rules
Have your say on proposed changes to the city’s planning rulebook – the Auckland Unitary Plan in response to central government direction for greater housing density across the city.
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New housing rules: The big changes for Auckland
We’re shining a light on the stronger role central government has taken in planning for how Auckland must grow by introducing new rules for greater housing density across our city.
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Council agrees approach to further city centre intensification
Auckland Council has approved its policy approach to meeting central government requirements for greater building height and density within our city centre
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Myers Park underpass set to shine; upgrade begins next month
Auckland Council has announced work will begin in April to upgrade the northern (city) end of the much-loved and historic Myers Park.
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There’s more than one way to intensify Auckland
With huge population growth forecast for Auckland in the coming decades, it’s time for the city to build infrastructure to match. But how do we create this new infrastructure on top of what’s already here?
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Milestone for Takapuna Central as Eke Panuku partners with expert developer
The next stage of Takapuna’s evolution is here, as property development and investment company Willis Bond has confirmed its plans to partner with Eke Panuku Development Auckland to create Takapuna Central.
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City centre dresses up for fashion shoot
Head to Takutai Square at Britomart on Saturday 19 or Sunday 27 March – between 10am and 1pm - and be part of this street style fashion photography experience, supported by Auckland Council and the city centre targeted rate.
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12 Auckland Council projects make the shortlist in nationwide landscape architecture awards
The shortlist for the 2022 New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects Awards includes twelve projects delivered by the Auckland Council group - Auckland Transport, Eke Panuku and Auckland Council.
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