Westfield has been given permission to double the size of its St Lukes shopping centre, making it the country's biggest, despite protests by local residents.
Independent planning commissioners have recommended Auckland City Council approve the shopping centre owner's scheme.
Leigh McGregor, Greg Hill and Conway Stewart recommended the council accept Westfield's private plan change for its site.
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