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A plan that holds water: Auckland Council stormwater services get government stamp of approval
Central government has backed Auckland Council’s stormwater services for being high quality and efficiently run.
Dog walkers – get your free ‘pack walker’ certificate now
If you walk a pack of five or more dogs in the Auckland region - get your free certificate of approval ahead of rules changing on 1 January.
A new approach to city-fringe living quietly unfolds amid Grey Lynn villas
Historic meets innovation: the future of city-fringe housing?
New beginnings for Milford: Ngā Wairau project brings hope and renewal
Blessing marks new beginnings for Milford and Wairau communities as blue-green project begins.
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
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.
Withdrawing Plan Change 78 – what this could mean for you
Plan Change 78 will be partly withdrawn along with the medium density residential standards on 9 October 2025
Collaboration streamlines filming access to council-managed sites and places of significance
Short-term film projects on publicly managed sites and places of significance will follow the film permit process, rather than requiring resource consent.
Auckland Council supports an accessible Tāmaki Makaurau
Mahere Mahi mō te Hauā , the council’s Disability Action Plan is being relaunched with a fresh focus and new actions to drive change.
Ten sites of cultural significance to mana whenua recognised in Auckland’s planning rules
Ten places with significant mana whenua values have been added to Auckland’s planning documents.
Council moves urgently to clarify rules on helicopter use in residential areas
Policy and Planning Committee voted to pursue two actions to clarify and strengthen the rules in the Auckland Unitary Plan.
How our new open space, sport and recreation strategy will help make all of Auckland our backyard
Auckland Council is planning ahead to unlock open space, sports and recreation across the region
Planning Auckland’s parks, sport and play
Doing things differently to unlock open space in Auckland.
Auckland Council adopts its Annual Plan 2025-2026
Following public consultation in March, Auckland Council has confirmed its Annual Plan for 2025/2026.
New notable trees ready for recognition
A fresh batch of Auckland’s leafy landmarks have been put forward to be preserved on the notable tree schedule.
Southern Rural Strategy will cultivate industry, resilience and communities
A new strategy for how and where Auckland’s southern rural area will grow and change over the next 30 years has been approved by Auckland’s Policy and Planning Committee.
