How to access your Auckland Council property file

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How to access your Auckland Council property file

Your step-by-step guide to finding, ordering, and understanding your Council-held records.

28 November 2025

By Hannah Hilliam (Content Writer)

What is an Auckland Council property file?

What you’ll typically find inside

Property file vs LIM report

Why you might need a property file

How to access your Auckland Council property file

What to look for once you receive the file

Costs and payment options

Auckland Council property files - FAQs

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