John Duguid
John Duguid is the planning and resource consents general manager for Auckland Council. He oversees the assessment of resource consent applications, including those related to helipads, and is involved in initiatives aimed at improving planning processes. Duguid has recently been instrumental in proposing tighter regulations to address community concerns about noise pollution and environmental impacts from helicopter operations.
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Recent news mentions
Senior council planner John Duguid said that overall, there was less Mixed Housing Urban-zoned land in the latest draft replacement plan.
Auckland Council maps show rezoning for more intensive housing in suburban areas
New Zealand· 2025-08-26
John Duguid is the council’s general manager of planning discussing the new plan change.
Auckland housing: Three-storey designation to go from hundreds of thousands of homesNew Zealand· 2025-08-18
John Duguid, the council’s manager of central area planning, said he doesn’t see the need for higher buildings in the E10 viewshaft.
Tall towers versus volcanic views: The building blocks in Auckland’s developmentNew Zealand· 2025-07-25
Council planning and resource consent general manager John Duguid said the council was reviewing the implications of the panel’s interpretation.
Calls to ban private helicopters after Ali Williams and Anna Mowbray’s flights approvedNew Zealand· 2025-07-01
Planning and resource consents general manager John Duguid said helicopter movements and landing pads will be considered again as part of the review.
Waiheke and Aotea Great Barrier helipads: Tougher consenting rules proposed by Auckland CouncilNew Zealand· 2025-04-10
