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Development 5 Dec 2025

‘A rising tide lifts all boats’ - CRL set to lift the region

The CRL will improve transport connections to all of Auckland’s town centres. 

Housing 5 Dec 2025

Get the facts on Auckland’s future housing plan

Worried about what you’ve heard about Plan Change 120? Here are the facts explaining what it does — and what it doesn’t do.

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Development 3 Dec 2025

CRL to double the number of people able to reach Auckland city centre by public transport within 30 minutes

‘CRL makes the best-connected part of Auckland even better-connected.’

City Centre Waterfront 3 Dec 2025

Te Ara I Whiti celebrates 10 years as art, transport and infrastructure triumph

Te Ara I Whiti – The Lightpath celebrates its tenth anniversary on 3 December 2025. 

Festive season 2 Dec 2025

Giant advent calendars, markets, music and more sparkle in the city centre

In a first for New Zealand if not the world, five giant neon columns shine in a magical festive pathway along Queen Street.

Housing 2 Dec 2025

New forecast shows potential for greater housing supply

Auckland’s new housing forecast shows growth shifting to places with better access to transport, jobs and services under Plan Change 120, where supply could be 6% to 20% higher.

City Centre Waterfront 2 Dec 2025

Queen Street becomes a magical pathway of festive light

Kids can phone an elf, shine selfie pics on the sun, make a seagull squawk, witness Santa’s workshop and more. Don’t miss 2025’s new promenade of festive fun. 

Midtown 1 Dec 2025

Midtown is on the move as major upgrades progress

Buses return to Albert Street, construction progresses along Wellesley Street, and the final stages of the wastewater and streetscape upgrades, ahead of the CRL opening in 2026.

Development 26 Nov 2025

Stride Property Group to lead North Wharf Redevelopment in Wynyard Quarter

The Auckland Urban Development Office (AUDO) is delighted to announce Stride Property Group (Stride) as the preferred development partner for the future redevelopment of North Wharf in Wynyard Quarter.

Auckland's Future In Progress 21 Nov 2025

A new approach to city-fringe living quietly unfolds amid Grey Lynn villas

Historic meets innovation: the future of city-fringe housing?

Council news 13 Nov 2025

Chair appointed to lead Proposed Plan Change 120 independent hearings panel

The independent hearings panel plays a key role in ensuring fair planning decisions are made

Development 13 Nov 2025

Learn more about Auckland’s Future Housing Plan

Join an information session near you and learn more about Auckland’s Future Housing Plan and how it could shape where and how Auckland grows.

Development 12 Nov 2025

What Auckland’s new plan means for your neighbourhood

Auckland Council is making changes to the Auckland Unitary Plan, the city’s rulebook for where and how new homes and buildings can be built.

Housing 3 Nov 2025

Submissions open on Auckland’s future housing plan

Aucklanders can now have their say on proposed changes to the Auckland Unitary Plan – the city’s planning rulebook for where and how new homes and businesses can be built.

Community 31 Oct 2025

The Joyful Movement wins top honours for innovation

The Joyful Movement has been recognised with the New Zealand Rugby Innovation Award at the 2025 NZ Rainbow Excellence Awards.