Auckland Council stories
A $5 billion tunnel premium and 489 property buys have raised doubts over whether Auckland’s preferred route is worth the extra cost.
The government’s plan could cut household costs, but councils fear losing control over water assets as a 30-year fix is pursued.
A further NZD $150m in funding will help Auckland developers meet surging demand, with some homes already sold off-plan to waiting buyers.
Schoolchildren in Drury are cycling to class for the first time after a privately funded 9km path network separated them from heavy traffic.
Early clarity on route, funding and delivery could determine whether Auckland’s light rail eases congestion and unlocks more affordable homes.
Auckland developers are finding stronger demand and easier consents as housing shortages, low rates and relaxed zoning reshape the market.
Despite a $31 billion investment, Aucklanders are being warned motorway queues and emissions will still rise under the transport plan.
Homeowners could void insurance and face unsafe repairs if they hire unlicensed plumbers, after a tradesman was fined NZD $6,000 in Auckland.
Poorly written tenders can push up whole-of-life costs, as councils later face rework, weaker skills and more project delays.
Albany has become Auckland’s top apartment market, with suburban projects taking more than two-thirds of sales as CBD demand slumps.
The Business Improvement District levy will stay flat as Takapuna’s board backs a new chair and incoming members for the year ahead.
Auckland’s central city is set to benefit from the $5b City Rail Link, with property values, investment and demand for quality offices holding up.
Auckland faces heavier truck delays and rising costs unless ministers urgently assess whether a new harbour crossing is needed by 2030.
Takapuna could gain from a post-lockdown office shuffle as workers seek cheaper space and more home working weighs on Auckland's CBD.
Tender documents have been issued for two Auckland transport schemes, bringing planned roadworks a step nearer and easing congestion for growing suburbs.
Auckland still faces unresolved transport and housing pressures after Cabinet ended the twin-track light rail process and sent it back to officials.
Construction jobs and council investment could restart quickly, as Auckland submits 73 infrastructure projects for the Government’s stimulus list.
COVID-19-driven revenue losses could force councils to cut infrastructure spending, hurting local economies and slowing recovery.
Auckland’s southern land values could rise as the transport package unlocks new homes, jobs and development, Colliers says.
DCI Data Centers receives consent to build its first New Zealand data center in Auckland, with plans for more facilities to meet growing demand.