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Development 12 Nov 2024

Final chance to influence council’s 30-year plan to share the cost of growth

Aucklanders are encouraged to provide feedback on a new development contributions policy that influences how the cost of Auckland’s growth is shared.

Development 11 Nov 2024

Exciting new festive tradition for Auckland

Te Komititanga will host the spectacular debut of a magical new Christmas tree this festive season.

City Centre Waterfront 8 Nov 2024

Bluey set to steal hearts this Farmers Santa Parade, supported by the city centre’s newest 'elves'

Two symbolic characters at the centre of Auckland’s historic Farmers Santa Parade are turning out for the 91st time.

Development 8 Nov 2024

Discover the magic where Queen Street meets the sea

It’s the coveted spot in New Zealand’s Monopoly boardgame. It’s New Zealand’s premier street. It fires up the passion of Aucklanders. It’s a dynamic place. And the lower end of Queen Street is all shiny and new and ready for you to visit.

Development 7 Nov 2024

Eke Panuku is reshaping the heart of Northcote

With lots of new homes, Northcote is one of Auckland’s fastest growing suburbs and it’s easy to understand why. 

Development 7 Nov 2024

Report: Learn how the city centre targeted rate drives its renewal, economy and culture

Annual report showcases the vital role the city centre targeted rate plays in promoting the vibrancy and prosperity of Auckland's heart.

Council news 22 Oct 2024

Goodbye Dunkirk Rd: Watercare moves out after wastewater upgrades

It’s official! Watercare has moved out from Dunkirk Rd.

Development 21 Oct 2024

Watercare begins preliminary work to futureproof the city centre’s wastewater infrastructure

Three midtown sites are being prepared and shafts are being built, ready for a tunnel boring machine to be lowered into the ground in 2025.

Development 14 Oct 2024

Rangoli patterns, monkeys, tigers and birds light up the Town Hall

BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival brings exciting new celebrations to the city centre from 14 October.

Plans / Projects 14 Oct 2024

Plan Change 79 is about putting the safety of Aucklanders first

A recent opinion piece on Plan Change 79 (PC79), introduced to make changes to the city’s planning rules, made several incorrect and unsupported claims about its impacts, including on the cost of housing.

Council news 1 Oct 2024

Have your say: 30-year plan to share the cost of growth

Have your say on the council’s proposed Contributions Policy until 15 November 2024.

City Rail Link 16 Sep 2024

The new and improved midtown is nearly here

The new and improved midtown is nearly here.

City Centre Waterfront 13 Sep 2024

City centre turns a new page for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori and Mahuru Māori

Celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori and Mahuru Māori in Auckland’s city centre.

Council news 9 Sep 2024

Finishing line in sight for Kahika wastewater upgrade

The Kahika wastewater pipeline is now in service.

Development 12 Aug 2024

Huia 1 watermain works begin in Epsom

Watercare will begin the final stage of the Huia 1 watermain replacement in Epsom.

Community 5 Jul 2024

Auckland’s Tāmaki River to benefit from new wastewater pump station

Watercare’s new Dunkirk Wastewater Pump Station and the 1.4-kilometre gravity sewer main that have just gone into service.