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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.
Exciting new festive tradition for Auckland
Te Komititanga will host the spectacular debut of a magical new Christmas tree this festive season.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Goodbye Dunkirk Rd: Watercare moves out after wastewater upgrades
It’s official! Watercare has moved out from Dunkirk Rd.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The new and improved midtown is nearly here
The new and improved midtown is nearly here.
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.
Finishing line in sight for Kahika wastewater upgrade
The Kahika wastewater pipeline is now in service.
Huia 1 watermain works begin in Epsom
Watercare will begin the final stage of the Huia 1 watermain replacement in Epsom.
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.