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Housing 18 Oct 2016

New housing areas announced for Auckland

Nine new Special Housing Areas (SHAs) with a potential yield of 1100 new homes in Auckland were announced on 23 November by Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith and Mayor Len Brown.

Plans / Projects 18 Oct 2016

Council considers options to manage Auckland’s growth

Auckland Council will in February 2016 consider its options following reviews into alternative sources of financing.

Environment 18 Oct 2016

Much to learn at global climate change conference

Mayor Len Brown says there will be much for Auckland to learn at a global climate change conference in Paris this month.

Arts 18 Oct 2016

Auckland is all heart

More colourful art has popped up on the walls of the city in recent weeks.

Housing 18 Oct 2016

Waimahia 100th home completed and celebrated

Mayor Len Brown and Housing Minister Nick Smith planted a tree to celebrate the completion of the 100th home at Waimahia.

Transport 18 Oct 2016

Major upgrade of Ōtāhuhu Station

A major upgrade of Ōtāhuhu Station will improve transport connections across south Auckland.

Community 18 Oct 2016

Better access for Auckland Council's housing for older Aucklanders

Better access to Auckland Council’s housing for older Aucklanders for those most in need is behind changes approved by the Auckland Development Committee on 12 November 2015.

Plans / Projects 18 Oct 2016

Review of council’s alternative sources of financing released

A review of Auckland Council’s available alternative sources of financing was released on 13 November 2015.

Community 18 Oct 2016

Eventful year pumps $85m into Auckland economy

Auckland’s massive 2014/2015 line-up of events – which included two world cups – has pumped more than $85 million into the regional economy.

Educational 18 Oct 2016

Zoo orangutans leave for the US

Three of Auckland Zoo’s Bornean orangutans head to zoos in the United States to help the international breeding programme.

Transport 18 Oct 2016

Northwestern Motorway upgrade kicks off

Work has started on the Northwestern Motorway upgrade's final section, between Lincoln Road and Westgate.

Sports / Leisure 18 Oct 2016

Video: Action-packed weekend for V8 Supercars fans

Be at Pukekohe Park Raceway this weekend as Australia and New Zealand go head to head in an action-filled battle that promises to be another epic trans-Tasman battle!