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10 things you need to know about Auckland’s Future Development Strategy
The strategy is our big-picture vision, shaping how and where Auckland should grow over the next 30 years and where we’ll need infrastructure to accommodate a half million more people by 2053.

Have your say on shaping Auckland’s future
Auckland Council is asking for feedback on how Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland should grow over the next 30 years, with public consultation now open until 31 July 2023.

Auckland Council to adopt new Development Contributions policy
Auckland Council’s Governing Body has agreed to adopt an amended development contributions policy from 1 June 2023.

Auckland Council explores sale of Own-your-own home scheme
Auckland Council’s Finance and Performance Committee has given the green light to divesting its equity share in the Own-your-own home scheme.

Development Contributions policy out for second public consultation
Auckland Council is seeking feedback on the next stage of updating its Development Contributions Policy, to ensure new developments contribute fairly to the funding of the council’s infrastructure.

The White Lady and Auckland Council
The facts on renewing the licence for a cultural icon in our city centre, to ensure good outcomes for all.

Council warns waterfront property owners not to take matters into their own hands
While coastal erosion may be posing a threat to some Auckland waterfront properties homeowners are asked to work closely with the council first and not to take matters into their own hands.

One more week to have your say on how we manage Auckland’s freshwater
Auckland Council is calling on Aucklanders to give their feedback on how the region's freshwater should be managed. Consultation closes 17 July.

Plan changes make it easier for Aucklanders to install rainwater tanks
Installing rainwater tanks will soon be easier for property-owners in Tāmaki Makaurau, following changes to Auckland’s Unitary Plan and the Hauraki Gulf Islands District Plan.

Turnaround in compliance as sediment control in council sights
Council blitz see rise in compliance

Majority support for proposed approaches to Auckland Unitary Plan changes
A majority of submitters have supported Auckland Council’s proposed approaches for changing the Auckland Unitary Plan.

New round of rental micromobility licences
Auckland Council and Auckland Transport will be accepting applications for the next round of rental e-scooter and rental bike licences in June 2022.

Strong support for Auckland Council’s views on government Three Waters Reform proposal
Auckland Council’s views on the government’s proposed three waters reforms are strongly backed by the public, according to independent polling and the results of council consultation.

Auckland Council approves updates to three bylaws
One bylaw replacement and amendments to two other bylaws have been approved by Auckland Council’s Governing Body.

Use of Police Asset Recovery Unit first for Auckland Council
For the first time, a case referred to the Police Asset Recovery Unit by Auckland Council has resulted in the restraint of assets.