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Community 6 Jun 2017

Mayor launches Million Trees initiative

Mayor Phil Goff's programme to green our city by planting a million trees and shrubs across Auckland over three years will start with 170,000 plants in its first year.

Plans / Projects 6 Jun 2017

New walkway through construction on Lower Queen Street

The walkway, a joint effort between CRL, Precinct Properties and Activate Auckland, will provide a safe, well-lit, attractive route, separating pedestrians from CRL construction on the eastern side and Commercial Bay property development on the we...

Plans / Projects 1 Jun 2017

Council discusses Annual Budget

On Thursday 1 June, Auckland Council will make decisions on its Annual Budget 2017/2018, bringing the process which began in November one step closer to completion.

Plans / Projects 29 May 2017

Thanks Auckland! Annual Budget submissions break record

People were eager to have their say in year's Annual Budget consultation, with submission numbers increasing by more than 140 per cent.

Development 29 May 2017

The unitary plan: What do the zones mean?

Single House Zone, Mixed Urban Zone ... what are zones, how do they work, and what do they mean for your neighbourhood?

Environment 25 May 2017

New bylaw for indoor domestic fires

The Air Quality Bylaw for Indoor Domestic Fires takes effect from 1 June 2017 .

Plans / Projects 10 May 2017

Auckland Transport recognised at Procurement Excellence Awards

The City Rail Link won the Sustainability Project of the Year and AT's Procurement Manager for Infrastructure, Dave Colquhoun was a finalist in the Procurement Professional of the Year award.

Community 9 May 2017

Works begin on housing site in Hobsonville Point

Works began on an Auckland Council-owned site in Hobsonville Point, paving the way for more than 400 homes.

Kids / Family 8 May 2017

Rates of obese 4-year-olds drop

The Auckland Regional Public Health Service says rates of obese pre-schoolers are dropping, but adults tip the scales.

Plans / Projects 26 Apr 2017

New maintenance suppliers confirmed

A four-month-long procurement process has chosen innovative suppliers for council maintenance services.

Plans / Projects 20 Apr 2017

Māori design helping us experience Auckland as Tāmaki Makaurau

Auckland Design Office's Phil Wihongi explains that by championing Māori design practice, Auckland Council is demonstrating its commitment to the Māori communities of Auckland and Te Titriti o Waitangi.

Community 12 Apr 2017

Advisory panels return for a new term

Auckland Council’s demographic advisory panels began a new three-year term this week, ensuring the views of Aucklanders spanning generations, cultures, ethnicities and abilities continue to be represented in council decisions.

Plans / Projects 11 Apr 2017

Council to refine investment policy and review share portfolio

Auckland Council’s Finance and Performance Committee has agreed to change its responsible investment policy and exclude investment in a number of activities and industries.

Environment 31 Mar 2017

New era for Auckland Council maintenance

Aucklanders can expect better maintenance of their local parks, buildings and open spaces from 1 July, thanks to a move that will also save money.

Plans / Projects 29 Mar 2017

Productivity Commission recommends changes to urban planning

In 2015 the government asked the Productivity Commission to look at ways to improve New Zealand’s planning system.

Plans / Projects 27 Mar 2017

Mayor welcomes report on light rail to airport

Mayor Phil Goff has welcomed government and Council agreement on the need for light rail from the airport to city.