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New housing rules: The big changes for Auckland
We’re shining a light on the stronger role central government has taken in planning for how Auckland must grow by introducing new rules for greater housing density across our city.
Have Your Say
Auckland Council is seeking feedback on several proposed changes to the Auckland Unitary Plan. You can have your say from Tuesday 19 April until Monday 9 May 2022.
There’s more than one way to intensify Auckland
With huge population growth forecast for Auckland in the coming decades, it’s time for the city to build infrastructure to match. But how do we create this new infrastructure on top of what’s already here?
Why growth is good for all of us
Increasing our housing density to meet our growing population is the smartest solution to meeting not only today’s housing demands, but also the needs of future generations.
Resilience and resourcefulness; hallmarks of a building industry navigating a boom
The population of Auckland is fast approaching two million and another one million people are expected to move here to live and work over the next 30 years. When it’s managed well, growth brings fresh ideas and new possibilities.
Shaping the big decisions on how our city grows
An overview of the key steps to implementing government’s new housing density rules in Auckland.
More housing for our growing city
As Auckland grows, our city needs a wider variety of new homes, giving Aucklanders more choices to live closer to the everyday things they need.
10 things you need to know about new housing rules in Auckland
In April, Auckland Council will be asking Aucklanders for feedback on some changes to the Auckland Unitary Plan – our city’s planning rulebook – to allow for more housing at greater heights and density.
The levers we use to help influence good design
In this Q&A, we ask Lisa Dunshea, Manager Urban Design at Auckland Council, to help us understand the uniqueness of that opportunity and the levers Auckland Council uses to influence good design outcomes for the city.
Planet and people come first
We sat down with Thomas Le Bas earlier this month and found the charms of Auckland had captured him after just four years here as a city centre resident.
“A concentration of people makes a city an exciting place to be” – Doris de Pont
We asked Doris de Pont for her take on higher density housing. The passionate Aucklander, bike rider and founder and curator of the New Zealand Fashion Museum shared some of her hopes and dreams for Auckland.
Sarid’s postcards to Auckland from Tulancingo and Shanghai
If Sarid Olvera Anzures could design a perfect city she would combine the beaches, harbour and natural beauty of Auckland with the high quality, compact housing and easy living she experienced in Shanghai.
Explainer: NZ’s new direction towards more high-density housing in our biggest cities
In Auckland, the NPS-UD requires the council to enable greater housing density. Read what this means for our region here.
Making room to grow: new government rules for a growing Auckland
More Aucklanders means a successful and vibrant city - more jobs, better retail and services, more exciting things to see and do, and safer, sustainable transport.
Inside ‘The Auckland Plan 2050’
Auckland has a long-term plan called The Auckland Plan 2050. It is the city’s blueprint which aims to ensure Tāmaki Makaurau grows well, meeting the opportunities and challenges of the future.
