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The district plan for the Auckland isthmus Auckland isthmus is a narrow strip of land between the Waitematā Harbour and Manukau Harbour. is no longer in use. Find the latest planning maps and rules in the Auckland Unitary Plan.
The view protection map shows areas of the isthmus where height restrictions are in place to protect the view of volcanoes.
View protection map [PDF 926KB]
Find details in the isthmus district planning maps.