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Housing for older Aucklanders to be redeveloped
Auckland Council’s portfolio of homes for older Aucklanders has received a major boost with today’s approval to redevelop the villages and partner with The Selwyn Foundation.
New Progress Snapshot boosts council’s transparency
New initiative offers performance 'shapshot' at a glance.
Faster building consents on the way
Auckland Council’s building and resource divisions are being upgraded to make building consents easier, faster, more consistent and more tailored to customers’ needs.
Affordable housing in Auckland
While the council doesn’t build houses it does have a wide range of responsibilities in relation to housing including building and resource consents and planning rules and it works closely with central government, community agencies and the privat...
Downsizing to an apartment
Downsizing from a family home to an apartment can open up opportunities for a change in lifestyle, meeting new friends and exploring a new community, according to Aucklanders who’ve made the move.
A plan for all of us
You'll start to see our Unitary Plan campaign over the coming weeks.
Aucklanders want intensified housing done well
New research by Auckland Council suggests more Aucklanders agree with intensification for the city's future growth under the Unitary Plan.
Auckland building activity at all-time high
The Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith and Auckland Mayor Len Brown have released the latest Auckland Housing Accord monitoring report.
Penny Hulse: Industry needs to move over house build delay
Around 20,000 to 30,000 new dwellings are needed to meet the current shortage and another 13,000 a year to keep pace with Auckland's growth. Last calendar year, the council consented just over 9000 dwellings, which is the most since 2005, but stil...
Opinion: Quality housing for all
Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse replies to critics of the Auckland Council’s latest proposal on the Unitary Plan.
Winter warmth wins
There is no ban on the use of open fireplaces or wood burners in Auckland homes this winter and we give advice on efficient fuel use.
Facing the challenges of housing seniors
Auckland’s aging population presents unique challenges for both central and local government, one of which is housing affordability for seniors.
Making the Auckland Unitary Plan
Over the last five years the Auckland Unitary Plan has been through widespread public consultation.
Deciding the Auckland Unitary Plan
Over the next two months OurAuckland is running a series called Growing Auckland.
Auckland Unitary Plan: a mammoth task nearly complete
After 249 days of hearings, reviewing 13,364 public submissions, and receiving over 10,000 pieces of evidence the independent hearings on the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan have come to an end.
National Policy Statement could be useful tool
Auckland’s mayor and deputy mayor believe the proposals contained in the National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity (NPS) will provide a useful tool in measuring and meeting demand for land for both housing and business.
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