Unitary Plan
Todd Niall explains the Auckland Unitary Plan
It's been five years in the making, and Auckland's planning blueprint has finally been released. The Unitary Plan outlines what the future shape of Auckland will look like. Our Auckland correspondent… Audio
Councillors' votes up in air because of their opinions
Personal submissions by three Auckland councillors on the city's planning blueprint may affect their right to vote in crucial meetings next month.
Auckland affordable housing depends on Unitary Plan - Smith
The Auckland Unitary Plan will be crucial in the creation of affordable housing in the city, Housing Minister Nick Smith says. Video, Audio
Auckland's Unitary Plan
A collection of reports will be handed to the Auckland Council tomorrow, and they will shape Auckland for decades. The reports contain details of the long-debated Unitary Plan and how that will change… Audio
Politics won't sway Auckland's draft unitary plan
The independent panel helping plan Auckland's future housing won't be swayed by political comments, it says. Audio
Mayoral candidates weigh in on Unitary Plan row
It's possible more people will struggle to afford to rent or buy, in Auckland after the council did a U-Turn on its proposed changes to the Unitary plan. Audio
Feeling dense about housing density?
Have you got lost in the heated debate over Auckland housing density? Todd Niall provides a dummy's guide.
Housing Minister says Auckland Unitary Plan must stay on track
The Government says Auckland's contentious Unitary Plan must stay on track and on time, despite a surge in community and political opposition to increased housing density. Audio
Intensified Auckland housing faces legal challenge
An Auckland lobby group is considering legal action over a decision allowing Auckland Council to continue to push for more intensive housing.
Lobby group says betrayed by Auckland Council upzoning proposal
A group fighting high density housing in Auckland says it feels betrayed by the Council's plan to boost the number of multi-storey apartments across part of the city, and at the same time reducing the… Audio
Auckland Council brings back higher density plans
One of the most contentious plans for high density housing in Auckland's suburbs is back on the agenda. Audio