Auckland Council 2025 local election official results

The Government has announced changes to the building consent system. It is changing building and construction liability settings and making it easier for Building Consent Authorities (BCAs) to voluntarily consolidate their functions.

Auckland coastal monitoring, new website

05 August 2025

A new website for easy access to Auckland Council's coastal monitoring data.

Draft National Infrastructure Plan

24 June 2025

The Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga has published the 30-year draft National Infrastructure Plan. Submissions close 6 August 2025.

Resource management reform, national direction, national policy statements

29 May 2025

The Minister Responsible for RMA Reform and other ministers announced consultation on national directions, national policy statements under the Resource Management Act 1991, RMA.

Privacy Week 2025, 12-16 May

12 May 2025

Privacy Commissioner, Privacy Week 2025

Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor appointed

07 May 2025

Dr John Roche is appointed as the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor.

New Emergency Management Bill. Discussion document

15 April 2025

New Emergency Management Bill. Discussion document