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From village feel to high-rise living? Town debates its future after Kāinga Ora submission

Hearings on the future of Kerikeri’s town centre are set for October.

Auckland city square shuttered six years by City Rail Link to reopen

CRL boss says refurbished Beresford Square set to be a “vibrant plaza” .

Dushko Bogunovich – Intensification: Yes, but where and how?

OPINION: It’s high time for the Auckland Council to drop the ‘compact city’ model.

Simon Wilson: The 'war on cars', the CRL and the battle for Queen St in local elections

OPINION: Because of Queen St, the race for the Waitematā ward has citywide significance.

Property Insider: Eke Panuku’s legacy and what will replace the agency that has changed the shape of Auckland

'Guiding urban renewal projects across the Auckland region' - Allan Young's achievements.

Where did all the CBD Auckland tower cranes go?

Crane numbers are down in Auckland CBD, particularly compared to 2022: Brad Coley of RLB.

Car manufacturer Hyundai signs Kiwi builder for big Takapuna scheme

The Strand apartments are to be four blocks, up to 10 levels high, facing the waterfront.

'Ngāti Ockham': Iwi-Pākehā collab brings 720 new city homes

By working together, an iwi collective and a Pākehā developer are yielding big results.

Opinion: What’s really at stake in Kingsland in the battle over housing and heritage?

Kingsland’s 3540 residents live at twice Auckland’s average population density.

Elton, Lady Di, Bowie, kings and queens: Inside the $150m revival of a rock 'n' roll hotel

Mike Thorpe reports on the restoration of a city's landmark building.

Letters: Is David Seymour Auckland's housing saviour? I was horrified to see Sir John Key at the dictator showcase

OPINION: Yet another stupid statement from Te Pati Māori MP Mr Ferris, a reader writes.

'Shameful': Seymour criticises 'hidden' online zoning maps in council housing plan

The plan allows for up to 15-storey developments near transport hubs.

'This is urgent': Seymour to face off with council, Bishop over changes to Auckland plan

David Seymour says parts of the Auckland Council's new plan are not necessary.

‘Cities aren’t museums’: Chris Bishop on why Auckland needs to grow

OPINION: Chris Bishop defends the Government's housing changes.

Opinion: Let's build a great Auckland to live in

The proposed plan allows six-storey buildings in certain areas.

Computing lecturer Ian Allan runs for Gisborne general ward

Allan advocates for the council to connect education and industry.