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Plans / Projects 7 Sep 2016

What the unitary plan means for your neighbourhood

A historic moment in New Zealand planning history and a new landmark for Auckland’s future has been reached with final decisions completed on the Auckland Unitary Plan.

Plans / Projects 2 Sep 2016

No risk for cancer trials under proposed Unitary Plan

Clinical trials and medical applications involving GMOs would not be put at risk under the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan.

Plans / Projects 29 Aug 2016

Council debt and asset levels remain within budget

Auckland Council has published its 2015/2016 unaudited financial results.

Transport 26 Aug 2016

This week in Auckland – 26 August

Decisions and project updates from Auckland Council this week.

Community 25 Aug 2016

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.

Plans / Projects 25 Aug 2016

Emergency management plan highlights importance of being resilient

Working together to build a resilient Auckland is at the heart of a comprehensive new emergency management plan.

Environment 18 Aug 2016

Auckland reaches climate change milestone

The Carbon Disclosure Project has just published Auckland’s emissions inventory and it shows that we have managed to minimise emissions increases despite an increasing population.

Plans / Projects 17 Aug 2016

New research shows what Aucklanders expect from the council

Aucklanders want more evidence that the council is accountable and effective and providing value for money for ratepayers and residents, according to new research released today.

Plans / Projects 15 Aug 2016

A full timeline of the Auckland Unitary Plan

Confused about how the Auckland Unitary Plan came about? We have a full timeline of the process from the creation of Auckland Council in 2010 to the final unitary plan decisions to made in August 2016.

Parks / Outdoors 11 Aug 2016

Increasing parks in a growing city

The Open Space Provision policy has outlined future spending on Auckland's parks.

Environment 11 Aug 2016

New Progress Snapshot boosts council’s transparency

New initiative offers performance 'shapshot' at a glance.

Housing 29 Jul 2016

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.

Plans / Projects 28 Jul 2016

Unitary plan final recommendations released

The Independent Hearings Panel’s final recommendations on the Auckland Unitary Plan are now available on the Auckland Council website.

Plans / Projects 27 Jul 2016

The unitary plan: What we will know on Wednesday

The unitary plan is still under wraps. But what will we know once council staff have briefed the councillors on the contents of the Independent Hearings Panel's recommendations?

Plans / Projects 27 Jul 2016

Overview: Inside the unitary plan

Executive summaries providing more information about the Independent Hearings Panel's recommendations on the unitary plan will be online from Wednesday afternoon.

Sports / Leisure 26 Jul 2016

Smarter investment in sport

A more strategic approach to sports facilities is under the microscope at Auckland Council.