Auckland's Future In Progress

What will Pukekohe look like in the future?

Eke Panuku outlines plan for town

Auckland’s waterfront lands multiple awards

Waterfront projects have won five awards this year, across multiple disciplines, and have been shortlisted for a further six.

LAST DAYS: don’t miss Tūrama in Queen Street

Auckland’s city centre reaches for the stars

As  Matariki rises above the horizon in the north-eastern skies of Tāmaki Makaurau, the whāriki / welcome mat at Te Komititanga will be laid out and Matariki ki te Manawa - Matariki at the heart – will begin. 

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.

120,000+ return to city centre on Fridays and Saturdays in May

Fridays and Saturdays in May saw the highest consistent numbers of people coming to the city centre - Karangahape Road to the waterfront - since before Auckland’s August 2021 lockdown.

More tables along widened footpaths support hospitality this summer 

An outdoor dining grant scheme has to date supported more than 30 businesses to add new or enhance their outdoor dining spaces with new outdoor equipment - street furniture, shade umbrellas, outdoor heaters and planters.

Construction of Queen Street upgrade begins in January 2022

Construction will begin on 10 January 2022 on the last three stages of the Wai Horotiu Queen Street Project – from Shortland Street to Mayoral Drive.