Auckland News - Housing, Transport, Rates

Housing 2 Jun 2016

Social response needed to Auckland's growth

The social impact of intensification was the theme of the Auckland Council Community Development and Safety Committee meeting 1 June.

Transport 2 Jun 2016

Watch: Work starts on City Rail Link

Today is the official groundbreaking ceremony that marks the start of construction on the City Rail Link – an Auckland Transport project that will reshape public transport in Auckland.

Development 1 Jun 2016

Get free eco-design advice to make your home warm and healthy

Auckland Council’s eco design advisors offer free, in-home consultations on how to make your home healthier and more energy efficient.

Housing 31 May 2016

Watch: It's not just housing

Dr Lee Beattie discusses the importance of creating strong communities in new housing developments.

Community 30 May 2016

Zoo Tales: Meerkat mob

Mealworms, rodents, lizards and even scorpions - a meerkat will munch them all! Meet keeper Nick and learn all about our inquisitive mob of seven meerkats.

Housing 30 May 2016

Building Control's Ian McCormick scoops building award

Auckland Council Building Control general manager Ian McCormick was in the spotlight again recently – as a proud recipient of a Building Officials Institute of New Zealand (BOINZ) award.

Community 30 May 2016

Māori phrase of the week

Each week we bring you some new rerenga (sentences) and kupu (words) so you can practise your kōrero Māori.

Dogs 28 May 2016

Dog registration colours to change

It’s dog registration time and your dog will need to be registered by 31 July to qualify for standard rates.

Transport 27 May 2016

Calling all SuperGold cardholders

The SuperGold public transport concession switches to AT HOP from 1 July.

Transport 27 May 2016

The City Rail Link: Bringing Auckland together

Auckland is growing at a rate of one new resident every 20 minutes and urgently needs a transport system that moves people faster and more easily.

Community 27 May 2016

Zoo Tales: Punk-rock cotton-tops

One of the most endangered primates in the world, their punk-rock shock of white hair gives them their most appropriate name!

Sports / Leisure 27 May 2016

Five tips to fit fitness into your life

Are you one of the many people that struggle to fit exercise into their life?

Plans / Projects 26 May 2016

A well planned Whenuapai deserves more than piecemeal housing projects

Auckland Council wants to create a great, well-planned community for Whenuapai, not simply a series of piecemeal housing developments, said Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse.