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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.
Expert hearing panel confirmed for proposed Plan Change 120
The panel will carefully consider every submission made on proposed Plan Change 120
Top 10 city centre wins in 2025
City centre milestones the Auckland Council group has delivered for Aucklanders.
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.
Inside the consent process that cleared the path for New Zealand’s first IKEA
From economics to mana whenua engagement – how cross team expertise underpinned one of Auckland’s most significant retail consents.
Queen Street becomes a magical pathway of festive light
Kids can phone an elf, shine selfie pics on the sun, make a seagull squawk, witness Santa’s workshop and more. Don’t miss 2025’s new promenade of festive fun.
Giant advent calendars, markets, music and more sparkle in the city centre
In a first for New Zealand if not the world, five giant neon columns shine in a magical festive pathway along Queen Street.
Skylid has landed
The plaza, with its central Skylid feature, is expected to become a favourite lunch-spot and place to pause.
Te Ara I Whiti celebrates 10 years as art, transport and infrastructure triumph
Te Ara I Whiti – The Lightpath celebrates its tenth anniversary on 3 December 2025.
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‘A rising tide lifts all boats’ - CRL set to lift the region
The CRL will improve transport connections to all of Auckland’s town centres.
City Rail Link
CRL to double the number of people able to reach Auckland city centre by public transport within 30 minutes
‘CRL makes the best-connected part of Auckland even better-connected.’
New forecast shows potential for greater housing supply
Auckland’s new housing forecast shows growth shifting to places with better access to transport, jobs and services under Plan Change 120, where supply could be 6% to 20% higher.
Midtown is on the move as major upgrades progress
Buses return to Albert Street, construction progresses along Wellesley Street, and the final stages of the wastewater and streetscape upgrades, ahead of the CRL opening in 2026.
Stride Property Group to lead North Wharf Redevelopment in Wynyard Quarter
The Auckland Urban Development Office (AUDO) is delighted to announce Stride Property Group (Stride) as the preferred development partner for the future redevelopment of North Wharf in Wynyard Quarter.
Judge fines developer over $48k for illegal earthworks and warns against “hands-off” approach to RMA compliance
Turning a blind eye no defence in RMA breach case.
Chair appointed to lead Proposed Plan Change 120 independent hearings panel
The independent hearings panel plays a key role in ensuring fair planning decisions are made
