Auckland News - Housing, Transport, Rates

Community 5 Feb 2016

Opinion: Shaping the future of our communities

With the local authority elections taking place this October, LGNZ President Lawrence Yule urges New Zealanders to get more involved to shape their community’s future.

Arts 3 Feb 2016

Art spotlight: Nobody Here But Us

Who knew this 3.5-tonne beauty would become such a talking point with inner-city workers?

Transport 2 Feb 2016

Building a world-class transport network

Becoming the world’s most liveable city means having reliable, frequent and safe public transport – improving Auckland’s train travel is part of that.

Beaches 2 Feb 2016

Forum shares tips on Manukau Harbour care

Businesses based on the catchments of the Manukau Harbour have received practical advice on how to be more harbour friendly in their everyday business practices.

Environment 29 Jan 2016

Zoo tales – devil’s in the detail!

This week on Zoo Tales, Auckland Zoo carnivore keeper tells us why she loves the little (Tasmanian) devils.

Libraries 29 Jan 2016

Dogs all ears at Auckland Libraries' storytime

Canine companions are here to help kids learn to read.

Development 27 Jan 2016

Mayor welcomes government announcement on City Rail Link

Mayor Len Brown has warmly welcomed the government’s announcement providing support for the City Rail Link (CRL).

Transport 27 Jan 2016

Roading history up for sale

Members of the public can now buy their own piece of roading history as the NZ Transport Agency’s $1.4 billion Waterview Connection project sells off machinery and equipment no longer needed.

Development 26 Jan 2016

Auckland: a tale of two cities

Greg Clark, global cities advisor, visited Auckland last week. Here’s what he had to say about growth, liveability and housing.

Development 26 Jan 2016

Shamubeel Eaqub on Auckland housing

Economist Shamubeel Eaqub talks with John Campbell about housing in Auckland and what can be done.

Development 26 Jan 2016

Rewarding year for council’s geospatial team

Nathan Heazlewood, Programme Manager for Auckland Council’s Geospatial Future Mode of Operations Programme, explains the hard work and challenges behind three impressive team awards in 2015.

Development 26 Jan 2016

Unlocking Auckland’s transport network

Mayor Len Brown explains how the City Rail Link will revolutionise Auckland.

Housing 26 Jan 2016

Construction in Auckland continues to soar

A new survey has listed Auckland as the fourth most expensive city in the world to buy a house, growth and construction is booming and house prices are still rising – is there a feasible solution to calm Auckland’s property storm?