Aucklanders back rates increase to support essential services
34,915 submissions received on Emergency Budget consultation - the biggest response to a consultation in the council’s history.
Queen Street enhancements planned for this week
The temporary COVID-19 works installed in the northern end of Queen Street will undergo some refinement this week.
People-friendly streets to be trialled in Henderson
Waitākere Ward councillors Shane Henderson and Linda Cooper welcome the news that Henderson’s town centre will receive funding from Waka Kotahi the NZ Transport Agency to trial a people-friendly streets project.
New Wynyard Crossing Bridge resource consent application withdrawn
The resource consent application to replace the current Wynyard Crossing Bridge with a new design has been withdrawn and the work completed to date will be put aside until funding is available.
Torbay gem gets a helping hand
Deep Creek and Waiake Estuary are beautiful Torbay gems that residents are restoring with help from a local board grant.
Franklin road crossings sited for safety
Auckland Transport is working closely with Franklin Local Board to ensure proposed pedestrian crossings are put in the right place.
Access for Everyone pilot to begin on Queen Street
The highly anticipated ‘Access for Everyone’ pilot for the Waihorotiu/Queen Street Valley will begin next month, signalling the start of pedestrian priority for the heart of Auckland.
High Street wins award for innovation
The transformation of Auckland's High Street into a welcoming destination for pedestrians has been recognised in the national Golden Foot Walking Awards.
Southern road projects to be discussed online
Deputy Mayor Bill Cashmore will host an online information and question and answer session on 10 June about roading projects planned for southern areas of the city.
New concept design endorsed for Takapuna town square
Takapuna locals can now visualise how their future town square will look after the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board endorsed the concept design at its meeting on 19 May.