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Cycling 21 Jul 2017

Update on SkyPath

Find answers to some of the questions that have been circulating, and learn what will happen next in this long-awaited project.

Plans / Projects 20 Jul 2017

Appeals decision favours policy to reduce alcohol harm

Late yesterday, the Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority issued its decision on appeals made against the council’s Provisional Local Alcohol Policy with the council successfully defending the majority of its policies.

Community 18 Jul 2017

What is happening in the city centre?

From business development to cycle ways, the City Rail Link, the waterfront, parks improvements, growing transport options and not to mention housing - it is full on downtown.

Environment 14 Jul 2017

Potential new native flower species blooms from Waterview Connection

A small, pale pink flower blooming from cracks and crevices along Auckland's Oakley Creek has caught the eye of botanists who believe it may be a new, previously unidentified native species of geranium.

Community 13 Jul 2017

Stepping closer to a smokefree Auckland

Auckland’s Smokefree Policy is being updated to focus on Auckland Council's commitment to a healthier smokefree city.

Plans / Projects 12 Jul 2017

Pests as pets: What are the rules?

Dogs, cats and chickens are some of the more popular pets Aucklanders keep these days. But what happens when you adopt a pest?

Housing 12 Jul 2017

Refreshed strategy for future urban areas

Around 137,000 homes and 70,000 jobs will come through the refreshed strategy, almost half of which is proposed to be development ready over the next 10 years.

Transport 12 Jul 2017

Getting smart about transport

With congestion on Auckland’s roads becoming more of a challenge and more expensive as our city grows, we need to get smarter about transport, says Auckland Council’s Chief Economist, David Norman.

Housing 12 Jul 2017

$300 million infrastructure investment will help create 10,500 homes

The $300 million of new funding provided through the Housing Infrastructure Fund will unlock housing development in Auckland's north-west via investment in transport, wastewater and stormwater projects earmarked by Auckland Council as priority, fa...

Plans / Projects 7 Jul 2017

The people of People's Panel: Russell

OurAuckland chats to Russell about being a People's Panel member.

Community 4 Jul 2017

Putting people at the centre of urban design

The Auckland Design Manual has introduced a new tool to help architects and designers cater for people of all physical abilities and stages of life when they are designing buildings and public spaces.

Transport 3 Jul 2017

Auckland Mayor and Government formalise creation of CRL Ltd.

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff, Deputy Mayor Cashmore and Ministers Steven Joyce and Simon Bridges, have formalised the partnership between Government and Auckland Council to deliver the 3.45 kilometre City Rail Link.

Development 3 Jul 2017

Incorporating Māori design in development projects

Auckland Council’s Auckland Design Manual (ADM) has launched new Māori design case studies and a video showcasing the design process.

Plans / Projects 29 Jun 2017

Appeals pass half-way mark

The majority of Unitary Plan appeals are expected to be completed by the end of the year.

Plans / Projects 23 Jun 2017

Auckland Council kicks off Value for Money Review

Auckland Council is reviewing the way it provides some services, to ensure it does so efficiently.

Plans / Projects 13 Jun 2017

Water and wastewater price changes

From 1 July 2017, water prices will increase by 2.5 percent and wastewater services will increase by 3.3 percent on average. The Infrastructure Growth Charge will increase by 3 percent.