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10 things you need to know about new housing rules in Auckland
From 18 August 2022, Auckland Council is asking for submissions on proposed changes to the city’s planning rule book – the Auckland Unitary Plan – to allow for more housing at greater heights and density.
Council agrees approach to intensification around suburban centres
Auckland Council’s Planning Committee has agreed to an approach for enabling more apartment and terrace housing, and greater housing choices, close to Auckland’s local and town centres to meet central government requirements for more housing density.
Minimum car parking rules removed
Auckland Council has amended the Auckland Unitary Plan to remove minimum car parking requirements for developments across the city, as directed by central government.
Growing Together
Like other thriving, successful cities around the world, Tāmaki Makaurau is growing. By 2048 Auckland’s population is expected to reach 2.7million. Learn more about what it all means for our city and how you can play a part.
An exciting upgrade for Auckland’s Karangahape Road
Karangahape Road Business Association’s new CEO details the street’s new outdoor dining spaces, transport links and cultural enhancements.
The levers we use to help influence good design
In this Q&A, we ask Lisa Dunshea, Manager Urban Design at Auckland Council, to help us understand the uniqueness of that opportunity and the levers Auckland Council uses to influence good design outcomes for the city.
Resilience and resourcefulness; hallmarks of a building industry navigating a boom
The population of Auckland is fast approaching two million and another one million people are expected to move here to live and work over the next 30 years. When it’s managed well, growth brings fresh ideas and new possibilities.
More tables along widened footpaths support hospitality this summer
An outdoor dining grant scheme has to date supported more than 30 businesses to add new or enhance their outdoor dining spaces with new outdoor equipment - street furniture, shade umbrellas, outdoor heaters and planters.
Calling all designers for the next stage of Wynyard Quarter’s transformation
Over the past 15 years, Aucklanders have experienced the transformation of their inner-city waterfront.
New homes and preserved heritage for New Lynn
A part of New Lynn’s rich history and the development of new homes for the neighbourhood has been secured by Eke Panuku Development Auckland.
Construction of Queen Street upgrade begins in January 2022
Construction will begin on 10 January 2022 on the last three stages of the Wai Horotiu Queen Street Project – from Shortland Street to Mayoral Drive.
Higher density housing continues to lead in Auckland’s consenting figures
Auckland continues to grow up, according to the latest building consent data revealed in Auckland Council’s Development Strategy Monitoring Report.
Takapuna town square construction confirmed for the new year
Eke Panuku Development Auckland has appointed Auckland infrastructure and civil construction company JFC to lead the development of Takapuna’s new town square with work scheduled to begin in January 2022.
Hone Tuwhare’s poem ‘The river is an island’ now etched into the fabric of the city he loved
Scan a QR code on the side of two steel pourama (light columns) standing tall on the corner of Sale Street and Wellesley Street and hear a poem by celebrated New Zealand manu kōrero/poet Hone Tuwhare.
Council approves updated Contributions Policy
Auckland Council’s Finance and Performance committee has approved the updated Contributions Policy, which will come into effect on 10 January 2022.
Auckland Council wins Waka Kotahi award for creating a safer Emily Place
Auckland Council’s entry Creating Safer Streets - Emily Place has won a Waka Kotahi Agent for Change award, announced this week.
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