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Zoning rules not the main constraint on housing says Mayor Goff
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says the council backs the government’s objective of building more homes more quickly and the need for intensive development as the city grows.
Public notice period on reserves status extended
Submissions extended until 14 April for 20 sites across Tamaki Makaurau.
Record dwelling consents show progress addressing Auckland’s housing supply issues
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says a record number of dwellings consented in the city over the past year reflects encouraging progress in addressing housing supply issues.
Auckland land supply policy plays minimal role in property prices, new report shows
A new study, An evidence-based approach: Does the Rural Urban Boundary impose a price premium on land inside it? shows the new planning policies have little to no impact on property prices.
Auckland annual dwelling consents top 15,000 for first time
More than 15,000 dwelling consents were issued in Auckland in 2019, an all-time record and an 18 per cent rise in consents issued year-on-year.
Chief Economist's Insights: Avocado versus apple crates
Debate rages between the generations. Each seems convinced the other had it easier in their day to get on the property ladder. David Norman discusses who had it tougher.
Buying a home? Auckland Council can help
A new year brings new decisions and for those Aucklanders thinking of buying property, Auckland Council is here to help.
Legislation will help fund infrastructure for Auckland housing
Legislation introduced to Parliament on 12 December to provide additional tools to fund and finance infrastructure has been welcomed by Auckland Council.
It’s not all doom and gloom says Chief Economist
Auckland’s economic outlook looks promising despite the speculation about an emerging global recession.
Have you heard about Own-Your-Own Unit?
Own-Your-Own Unit provides affordable housing options for our older (and wiser) Aucklanders.
Auckland showing strong population growth
Auckland Council welcomes first release of 2018 Census data.
What do Aucklanders value?
Auckland Council’s Chief Economist Unit reveals some obvious, and not-so-obvious, insights into what Aucklanders value most.
Retrofit Your Home programme expanded to embrace energy efficiency
The Environment and Community Committee has voted to include solar energy, energy storage and energy efficiency measures in its ‘Retrofit Your Home’ programme.
Closing the gap - sediment control from the start
The Strategic Approach to Sediment programme was developed by staff during 2018 and endorsed by the Environment and Community Committee in December 2018. This was in recognition of the need to develop regional scale mechanisms to drive a reversal...
Will Auckland house prices follow Australia?
Falling house prices in Australia’s biggest cities has led to speculation that Auckland will follow. Auckland Council’s Chief Economist, David Norman compares the two markets.
Calling the city centre home
More than 50,000 people now call the city centre home, and the population is climbing as improvements to public transport, walking and cycling safety, and open spaces make it a more desirable place to live.
