Auckland News - Housing, Transport, Rates

25 May 2016

Tripartite summit a success for Auckland businesses

The summit far exceeded its aim of 100 business matching meetings with about 300 meetings scheduled by midway through the second day.

Youth / Rangatahi 25 May 2016

Knowing someone cares

A new report aims to shape the way helping agencies work with at-risk young people to reduce drug related harm.

Plans / Projects 25 May 2016

Knowing someone cares - study results

Key statistics from the "Knowing Someone Cares" study into young people at risk of drug related harm

Development 25 May 2016

Auckland Conversations closes the Tripartite Economic Summit 2016 in style

The Tripartite Economic Alliance Summit was rounded off in style last night with more than 700 people attending Auckland Conversations’ Shaping Future Cities at the Viaduct Events Centre.

Environment 25 May 2016

Would you use a self-drive car?

The Ministry of Transport has suggested that CAVs are the way to cut vehicle emissions, improve safety, and reduce congestion - particularly in Auckland.

Housing 25 May 2016

Updated: Urban boundary myth busted

Auckland Council is busting the myth that there is a constraint on building beyond Auckland’s current Metropolitan Urban Limit (MUL).

Plans / Projects 23 May 2016

Win for Auckland Council leader

Sara Hay, General Manager for Procurement at Auckland Council, has been named one of the country’s top leaders at an industry event.

Community 23 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.

Environment 20 May 2016

Sustainability award for Panuku

The head of sustainability at Panuku Development Auckland has been honoured with a national energy leadership award.

Community 20 May 2016

Zoo Tales: Orangutan Charlie

Taking a blood sample from a male orangutan with a two metre arm-span is no easy task!

Plans / Projects 19 May 2016

Council now decision-maker in waiting on UP

With hearings on the Proposed Unitary Plan now complete, council’s role is now a bit like a judge about to hear closing arguments in a case.

Dogs 18 May 2016

Watch: Auckland Council’s menacing dogs amnesty explained

Field Services Manager Animal Management explains the menacing dogs amnesty.

Policies / Regulations 18 May 2016

Substantial fine for building without resource consent

Auckland Council has welcomed an Auckland District Court decision to fine a property owner $30,000 for building a garage without resource consent.

Community 18 May 2016

Opinion: Auckland’s renters need greater protection

In the first of a two-part interview, Professor Philippa Howden-Chapman talks to OurAuckland about Auckland's housing challenges.

Housing 18 May 2016

Auckland Council working to improve consent services

Auckland Council is looking at new ways to improve building consent processes with aims of speeding approvals, reducing costs and ensuring consistency.