# National promises to remove Auckland's parking ban

> National Party pledges to end Auckland's minimum car parking ban.
- Title: National promises to remove Auckland's parking ban · RNZ
- Summary: National Party pledges to end Auckland's minimum car parking ban. National Party commits to removing Auckland's blanket ban on minimum car parking…
- Keywords: national party, auckland, minimum car parking rules, transport, chris bishop, auckland deal, pharmac, politics, news, National, promises, remove
- Source: RNZ — https://rnz.co.nz/news/politics_election-2026/1887747/national-promises-to-remove-auckland-s-ban-on-minimum-car-parking-rules
- Author: RNZ | Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa
- Published: 2026-10-13T19:30:32+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: national party, auckland, minimum car parking rules, transport, chris bishop, auckland deal, pharmac, politics, news
## National's Auckland plan
National Party promises to remove Auckland's blanket ban on minimum car parking requirements in city and district plans.
## Parking issues in suburbs
People face walking ten minutes or more to home from parking spots due to clogged streets and footpath parking.
## Suburban parking solutions
National allows councils to set minimum parking rules in suburban areas, greenfield subdivisions, and business parks.
## Key takeaway

National Party commits to removing Auckland's blanket ban on minimum car parking requirements to address suburban parking issues.