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Housing 18 Apr 2016

Opinion: Why younger people can’t afford a house

Chris Parker, Auckland Council’s Chief Economist, introduces an opinion piece published in the Guardian on British housing.

Educational 15 Apr 2016

Council scoops major award for upskilling building control staff

An innovative on-the-job training programme to upskill building control officers to a national qualification has won a top award for Auckland Council at the 2016 Society of Local Government Managers New Zealand (SOLGM) excellence awards.

Community 14 Apr 2016

Transformation of Manukau given green light

The transformation of the Manukau metropolitan centre has taken an important first step.

Housing 13 Apr 2016

Auckland Council keeping up with surge in building consents

Auckland’s housing boom shows no signs of slowing, with a record 23,220 building consent applications received in the last year, up by 12 per cent.

Community 12 Apr 2016

Update on Takapuna car park and market

Anzac Street car park provides a great location for new opportunities in the heart of Takapuna.

Housing 7 Apr 2016

Auckland Housing Accord momentum continues

The supply of new sections and houses under the Auckland Housing Accord is continuing to grow

Environment 6 Apr 2016

Natural habitat to benefit from Stanmore Bay project

An underground stream in Stanmore Bay is to see daylight again, and offer improved recreational use, thanks to a partnership between Auckland Council and a housing developer.

Development 5 Apr 2016

Opinion: Housing Aucklanders can afford

Peter Jeffries, Chief Executive of CORT Community Housing, offers his opinion on housing affordability in Auckland.