Auckland Council stories
A coordinated overhaul could unlock more homes in Auckland, after a taskforce report highlighted the barriers holding back development.
Auckland’s housing shortage could worsen unless councils and ministers act on proposals to speed building, free land and improve consenting.
Congestion charging in Auckland is now under formal review, with officials warning the city’s gridlock is hurting productivity and business.
Auckland’s funding shortfall may force motorway tolls sooner, as infrastructure leaders warn road pricing must also pay for investment.
Boating access on Waiheke Island will improve after Auckland Council-backed consent for a 186-berth floating marina was granted.
A possible sale could unlock GBP £550 million for Auckland Council while keeping the city port in New Zealand hands.
More investment in roads, pipes and transport is needed or Auckland’s networks will struggle to cope with 34,500 new homes.
The bridge’s award haul underlines how a reclaimed Onehunga foreshore has reconnected locals with the sea while easing access across SH20.
Infrastructure managers will hear how data frameworks could make network operations easier to interpret across transport, water, energy and telecoms.
Occupancy and room rates are surging in Queenstown and Auckland, putting New Zealand hotels on track for a record year.
A red-zone recovery plan for quake-hit Waimakariri has won New Zealand’s top planning prize after balancing housing, heritage and infrastructure needs.
Better energy ratings are helping landlords cut costs while giving tenants healthier workplaces, higher productivity and longer leases.
Auckland’s rapid growth has left New Zealand grappling with housing shortages and overloaded transport, prompting calls for a rethink on planning.
Auckland Council, Veolia and Dobbe have been fined after poor communication over truck maintenance led to the death of 19-year-old Jane Devonshire.
Customers were exposed to a banned nail glue linked to headaches and skin irritation after an Auckland salon admitted safety breaches and was fined AUD $13,500.
Urban redevelopment could move three to five years faster under proposed legislation aimed at easing Auckland’s housing and infrastructure pressures.
Homebuyers could be locked out for longer unless ministers rethink Reserve Bank rules after governor Graeme Wheeler's exit.
Auckland's underground rail link has moved closer to construction, with expressions of interest sought for tunnels, stations and rail systems.
Trade Me joins Auckland's Youth Employer Pledge programme, aiming to increase youth employment opportunities. #youthemployment.
Tupu Youth Library in Otara partners with Spark, Auckland Council, and Huawei to provide after-school workshops on digital creativity for primary aged children.
