Government mandates taller buildings near selected Auckland train stations

Wednesday 25 June 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 25 Jun 2025, 4:38pm

In this story Chris Bishop, Auckland Council

The Government has instructed Auckland Council to allow apartment buildings of at least 15 storeys near certain train stations. This change targets areas around Maungawhau, Kingsland, and Morningside to prepare for increased demand as the City Rail Link nears completion.

How they headlined it

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1. 1NewsWed 25 Jun 2025, 1:06pm

   Govt presses for taller buildings around some Auckland train stations (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 25 Jun 2025, 1:39pm

   Govt instructs Auckland Council to allow buildings of at least 15 storeys near key train stations (opens in new tab)

3. RNZWed 25 Jun 2025, 4:38pm

   City Rail Link: Govt clears way for taller buildings around stations (opens in new tab)