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Development 1 Apr 2026

Fuel disruption brings City Rail Link benefits into sharper focus

‘A more productive Auckland is not only more competitive in attracting people, skills, and investment; ultimately it’s a more liveable place for everyone’ – Gary Blick.

Housing 20 Mar 2026

Get the facts on Auckland’s future housing plan

Worried about what you’ve heard about Plan Change 120? Here are the facts explaining what it does — and what it doesn’t do.

Auckland's Future In Progress 20 Mar 2026

A new approach to city-fringe living quietly unfolds amid Grey Lynn villas

Historic meets innovation: the future of city-fringe housing?

Development 20 Mar 2026

What Auckland’s new plan means for your neighbourhood

Auckland Council is making changes to the Auckland Unitary Plan, the city’s rulebook for where and how new homes and buildings can be built.

Development 20 Mar 2026

New plan approved for Auckland’s future

New planning rules have been approved to strengthen flood protections and focus more homes in safer, well-connected places near jobs, shops and transport for public submissions.

Development 20 Mar 2026

Hobsonville Point - first decade of a housing masterclass

Hobsonville Point has evolved into a living example of smart housing in a growing city.

Development 19 Mar 2026

Northcote: a shining example of smart growth 

Inside a decade, Northcote has become a residential community that shows smart growth, in line with Auckland Council’s long-term vision for Tāmaki Makaurau.

Council news 11 Mar 2026

Small ideas, big impact: How simple digital tools help Auckland’s factories thrive

Auckland’s manufacturing firms keep thousands of people in work and contribute billions to the economy.

Development 5 Mar 2026

Experts pinpoint 14 ways CRL will bring value for Aucklanders

‘Improved connectivity between people and jobs enabled by CRL will drive urban productivity.’ – Gary Blick.

Development 27 Feb 2026

Explore new Karanga-a-Hape Station precinct  

The upgrade of station neighbourhoods, the CRL itself and its new timetable will improve how the city moves, grows and competes. 

City Rail Link
Development 18 Feb 2026

CRL to lift tourism and major events in Auckland

‘The events we supported in Auckland in the last financial year delivered more than $89 million in GDP – they are crucial for our success as a region and as a country’ - Tātaki Auckland Unlimited.  

Development 13 Feb 2026

Northcote’s new community hub gets underway

Northcote is rapidly transforming.

City Centre Waterfront 29 Jan 2026

Auckland celebrates the City Rail Link’s first finished station neighbourhood

Take our ten-stop walking tour through the City Rail Link (CRL’s) first finished station neighbourhood.

Council news 19 Dec 2025

Expert hearing panel confirmed for proposed Plan Change 120

The panel will carefully consider every submission made on proposed Plan Change 120

Development 17 Dec 2025

Top 10 city centre wins in 2025

City centre milestones the Auckland Council group has delivered for Aucklanders. 

Housing 16 Dec 2025

Last call for feedback on Auckland’s future housing plan

Aucklanders have days left to submit on proposed Plan Change 120 to strengthen flood protections and meet legislation enabling homes near transport, jobs and services.