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National Policy Statement could be useful tool
Auckland’s mayor and deputy mayor believe the proposals contained in the National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity (NPS) will provide a useful tool in measuring and meeting demand for land for both housing and business.
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Social response needed to Auckland's growth
The social impact of intensification was the theme of the Auckland Council Community Development and Safety Committee meeting 1 June.
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Get free eco-design advice to make your home warm and healthy
Auckland Council’s eco design advisors offer free, in-home consultations on how to make your home healthier and more energy efficient.
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Watch: It's not just housing
Dr Lee Beattie discusses the importance of creating strong communities in new housing developments.
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Building Control's Ian McCormick scoops building award
Auckland Council Building Control general manager Ian McCormick was in the spotlight again recently – as a proud recipient of a Building Officials Institute of New Zealand (BOINZ) award.
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A well planned Whenuapai deserves more than piecemeal housing projects
Auckland Council wants to create a great, well-planned community for Whenuapai, not simply a series of piecemeal housing developments, said Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse.
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Updated: Urban boundary myth busted
Auckland Council is busting the myth that there is a constraint on building beyond Auckland’s current Metropolitan Urban Limit (MUL).
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.
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Opinion: Auckland’s renters need greater protection
In the first of a two-part interview, Professor Philippa Howden-Chapman talks to OurAuckland about Auckland's housing challenges.
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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.
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Opinion: The hidden cost of our unhealthy rental homes
Professor Philippa Howden-Chapman talks to OurAuckland about the cost of unhealthy homes and the need for a rental warrant of fitness.
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First homes built in Ormiston Town Centre
Ormiston is expected to have a population the size of Dunedin in less than 15 years.
Auckland Unitary Plan reaches major milestone
Hearings before the Independent Hearings Panel come to an end tomorrow.
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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.
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Opinion: It's not just housing
Dr Lee Beattie, Deputy Head of Urban Planning and Design at the University of Auckland, on Auckland's housing issues.
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Agreement set to help ease housing issues
The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment, the Hobsonville Land Company and Nga Maunga Whakahii o Kaipara Trust on 26 April signed a memorandum of understanding that is likely to result in new housing to help ease Auckland’s housing crisis.
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