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Development 16 Mar 2016

Britomart Station underpass closing

From Tuesday 29 March the pedestrian underpass between Britomart Station and QE Square will be closed.

Development 16 Mar 2016

Watch: Auckland's laneway transformations

Auckland Council’s design champion Ludo Campbell-Reid and his team have been involved with a number of laneway transformations around the city – and the results for businesses and pedestrians have been impressive.

Environment 4 Mar 2016

Aucklanders proud of city's diversity

Aucklanders are excited about their future in one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities, according to a recent survey of the Auckland Council People’s Panel.

14-24 year olds 4 Mar 2016

Meet the MADsters creating positive change in their communities

Meet the MADsters creating positive change in their communities.

Development 2 Mar 2016

Local buildings at the ‘heart of communities’

A recent Auckland Council survey has revealed a strong appreciation of local buildings among Aucklanders.

Development 23 Feb 2016

Auckland retains third Mercer Quality of Living spot

Auckland has maintained its position as the world’s third most liveable city in the 2016 Mercer Quality of Living survey, and is the highest ranked city in the Asia-Pacific region.

Community 23 Feb 2016

Council publishes preliminary zoning maps

On 17 December the council published maps of its preliminary position on zoning across Auckland for statutory hearings on the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan.

Development 22 Feb 2016

Council busts Unitary Plan myth

Auckland Council has not rezoned a single property as part of the Unitary Plan process.

Environment 18 Feb 2016

Auckland in the world’s top 20 most dynamic cities

Auckland has been recognised globally as a city on the move, being named for the first time in JLL’s top 20 City Momentum Index.

Development 15 Feb 2016

A transport revolution is underway

Preliminary work for Auckland’s largest infrastructure project, the City Rail Link (CRL) is now well underway.

Development 5 Feb 2016

Opinion: More challenges for Auckland ahead

Mayor Len Brown talks about the challenges ahead for Auckland.

Development 27 Jan 2016

Mayor welcomes government announcement on City Rail Link

Mayor Len Brown has warmly welcomed the government’s announcement providing support for the City Rail Link (CRL).

Development 26 Jan 2016

Auckland: a tale of two cities

Greg Clark, global cities advisor, visited Auckland last week. Here’s what he had to say about growth, liveability and housing.

Development 26 Jan 2016

Shamubeel Eaqub on Auckland housing

Economist Shamubeel Eaqub talks with John Campbell about housing in Auckland and what can be done.

Development 26 Jan 2016

Rewarding year for council’s geospatial team

Nathan Heazlewood, Programme Manager for Auckland Council’s Geospatial Future Mode of Operations Programme, explains the hard work and challenges behind three impressive team awards in 2015.

Development 26 Jan 2016

Unlocking Auckland’s transport network

Mayor Len Brown explains how the City Rail Link will revolutionise Auckland.