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Queens Wharf is becoming a battleground between those who want cruise ships and greater public access.

NEW ZEALAND

Bus interchange on Auckland waterfront scrapped

25 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Pressure growing on Phil Goff and councillors to scrap plans to berth mega cruise ships.

Auckland councillors are considering a financial bailout for Eden Park to continue hosting the All Blacks and major events. Photo / Greg Bowker

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland Council eyes $50m Eden Park bailout

14 Mar, 2019 4:00pm
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City's premier stadium faced with mounting financial pressure, no money for maintenance.

Māngere Waste Water Treatment Plant. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Monster $1.2b pipe approved to clean up Auckland beaches

14 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Several beaches between Herne Bay and Pt Chevalier will be made cleaner for swimming.

Watercare CEO Raveen Jaduram who has got the green light for work to start on the $1.2b Central Interceptor - a giant sewer between Western Springs and the Mangere treatment plant. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

Monster $1.2b pipe approved to clean up Auckland beaches

14 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Sewage overflows will reduce by more than 80 per cent due to the Central Interceptor.

Speedway will stay at Western Springs after the final meeting of the season on Saturday.

NEW ZEALAND

Speedway to stay at Western Springs

13 Mar, 2019 5:40pm
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Speedway understood to have struck a last-minute deal with council bosses .

Waikaraka Park in Onehunga has been put up by the Auckland Stock & Saloon Car Club as a new home for speedway.

NEW ZEALAND

Speedway offered new home in Auckland

12 Mar, 2019 5:31pm
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Promoter Bill Buckley says the venue is unsuitable and the move too costly.

Speedway only has days left at Western Springs after being there for 90 years.

NEW ZEALAND

Can Phil Goff save speedway or are its days numbered in Auckland?

11 Mar, 2019 11:06am
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After 90 years, speedway will hold its last meeting at Western Springs on Saturday.

One protester compared Phil Goff to Donald Trump. Photo / Jason Oxenham

NEW ZEALAND

Phil Goff compared to Donald Trump in harbour battle

10 Mar, 2019 6:49pm
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Phil Goff sent his apologies to an angry crowd baying for his blood.

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff is under attack from supporters for backing the dolphins on Queens Wharf.

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff cast as villain at protest

10 Mar, 2019 3:00pm
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But cruise ship industry says Auckland benefits to the tune of $181m from visits.

NEW ZEALAND

Goff's re-election bid to cost an extra $5 a week for households

4 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Rates to rise from 2.5 per cent a year in Goff's first term to 3.5pc in second term.

NEW ZEALAND

Goff launches bid for second mayoralty term - with rates increase in his sights

3 Mar, 2019 2:30pm
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Phil Goff places trust high on the campaign in contest against John Tamihere.

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has announced he is seeking a second term. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

Phil Goff to stand for mayoralty - and confirms rates increase

3 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Phil Goff is putting trust at the centre of his campaign where he faces John Tamihere.

Bill Buckley has invested millions of dollars promoting Speedway at Western Springs and angry at his treatment by Auckland Council. Photo / Doug Sherring

NEW ZEALAND

Dirt flies in row over Western Springs speedway

2 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Bill Buckley says he has to tell drivers about the future of the sport this weekend.

The Northern Express bus, owned by Ritchies and operated by Auckland Transport, was travelling from the city to the Albany Station. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Bus company Ritchies launches inquiry after passengers hurt

26 Feb, 2019 6:34am
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An elderly woman was knocked to the floor, bleeding and unable to get up.

NEW ZEALAND

High noon showdown: Lime ordered to hand over safety info to council

21 Feb, 2019 11:13am
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Auckland Transport chairman Lester Levy says cool cannot trump safety.

Eden Park is in serious financial trouble. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Eden Park should remain national stadium, says council boss

18 Feb, 2019 6:37pm
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The sporting codes should be sorting out the stadium strategy, says one councillor

NEW ZEALAND

Fruit fly outbreak: Operation steps up in Devonport

16 Feb, 2019 4:27pm
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Teams are going door-to-door checking fruit trees and gardens for signs of fruit flies.

The proposed $91m cricket oval at Western Springs.

SPORT

Howzat? New 'Home of NZ Cricket' blows out to $91 million

16 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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The cost of the cricket oval at Western Springs has risen from $12m in 2015 to $91m.

Eden Park Trust is seeking a $100m bailout from Auckland Council.

SPORT

Eden Park's plea for '$100m bailout'

16 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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Exclusive: The large sums of money are seriously worrying the mayoral office.

Former soccer star Wynton Rufer, right, with the man who saved his life Nick Moss. Both men were reunited for the first time at the scene in Parnell where Wynton suffered a heart attack. Photo / Dean Purcell

SPORT

'I owe him more than a dinner': Wynton Rufer meets man who saved his life

10 Feb, 2019 11:00am
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Nick Moss was heading to the ASB Classic when he came across Rufer with no sign of life.

The Super Fund is looking to build a tunnel for modern trams running up Queen St.

NEW ZEALAND

New transport plan: $6b light rail could run below Queen St

9 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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Super Fund is considering the idea which one councillor says is ridiculous.

Auckland Council is investigating whether this viewing platform is being used as a helicopter landing pad. Photo / Chris Tarpey.

NEW ZEALAND

Complaint after helicopter seen near $28.9m home

2 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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Investigation underway to see if a chopper is landing at viewing platform near $29m home.

Residents have welcomed a decision by council not to carve a road through the regenerating native bush to fell the trees. Photo / Brett Phibbs

NEW ZEALAND

Positive talks on removing Western Springs pines

30 Jan, 2019 5:06pm
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"What the forest needs is a bit of renovation, rather than a demolition," says a resident.

Jami-Lee Ross is not ruling out a return to local politics.

NEW ZEALAND

Jami-Lee Ross not ruling out a return to local politics

27 Jan, 2019 2:37pm
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Ross said his current focus is being an MP and building his health and personal life.

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has been accused of weak leadership by Chris Fletcher.

NEW ZEALAND

Christine Fletcher slams Goff as weak, says he has 'failed Auckland'

26 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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Fletcher signed a letter to Goff saying he runs a "non-inclusive style of leadership".

John Tamihere is standing for the Auckland mayoralty.

NEW ZEALAND

Yes, I want to be Mayor: John Tamihere to shake up Auckland Council

26 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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EXCLUSIVE: Former MP John Tamihere throws down the gauntlet to Auckland mayor Phil Goff.

Works continue for the City Rail Link as the tunnels start to take shape under Albert Street.

NEW ZEALAND

City Rail Link cost blows out by $500m — and it might get worse

26 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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The $3.4 billion cost was based on 2014 figures and since then building costs have soared.

The dolphins will allow giant cruise ships to berth at Queens Wharf.

NEW ZEALAND

Don't build wharf extension for giant cruise ships, says planner

23 Jan, 2019 6:46pm
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Fullers has warned of reduced ferry services to Devonport and Waiheke Island.

NEW ZEALAND

Barbed wire laid at site of tree wars in Auckland

23 Jan, 2019 12:42pm
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Barbed wire was laid to compromise safety of contractors and staff, says Auckland Council.

Pines at Western Springs today that are soon to be cut down by Auckland Council.

NEW ZEALAND

Protesters plan to stop 13 pines being felled in Auckland

22 Jan, 2019 2:01pm
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Work will not take place while affected neighbours are in their homes, says council.

Auckland Council wants to clearfell the remaining 200 pine trees at the back of Western Springs. Photo /Tom Ang

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland tree war put on hold by council

21 Jan, 2019 6:46pm
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Pines stopped growing years ago, are stagnating and dying on their feet, says expert.

Pictured are pines at Western Springs today that are soon to be cut down by Auckland Council. Photo / Doug Sherring

NEW ZEALAND

Pine trees at Western Springs for the chop despite late plea

21 Jan, 2019 11:39am
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A plea from councillor Mike Lee for council to cease and desist has fallen on deaf ears.

Sayers supports more housing in rural South Auckland, such as Paerata where 30,000 homes could be built.

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland Council to blame for housing crisis, says councillor

18 Jan, 2019 2:52pm
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The root cause of the housing crisis is council and its planning processes: Greg Sayers.

Tyres and rubbish bags are among the most common items illegally dumped in Auckland.

NEW ZEALAND

Unruly tourists likely to escape litter fine

17 Jan, 2019 6:24pm
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The chances of the unruly travellers paying a litter fine appear slim.

Lesley Tucker, whose grandson was flung down the stairs after a bus braked, wants changes. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

Fatal fall, several injuries prompts safety improvements for buses

16 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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Better railings, signage and sensors to notify drivers are among the safety improvements.

Sam Roy was at Ōhope Beach for a surf carnival but became involved in a life-and-death drama. Photo / George Novak

NEW ZEALAND

Cyclist resuscitated by surf lifesavers after crash with car

14 Jan, 2019 9:00am
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Beach umbrellas were used as a tent in the soaring heat to work on the injured cyclist.

People using Lime scooters around the CBD in Auckland.

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland suburbs could get Lime scooters

10 Jan, 2019 12:18pm
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Most Lime scooters get used more than five times a day in Auckland.

People using Lime scooters around the CBD in Auckland. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland Council extend Lime e-scooter licence for 10 weeks

10 Jan, 2019 9:38am
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There have been more than 600 ACC e-scooter claims since October.

All Black tests are under threat unless money can be found for improvements. Photo / Brett Phibbs

NEW ZEALAND

'Bankrupt' Eden Park could lose AB tests, major events

10 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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The performance of the Blues and loss of an All Black test is not helping Eden Park.

NEW ZEALAND

Lime scooters look set to stay in Auckland

7 Jan, 2019 6:13pm
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Lime looks set to have its trial licence extended for three months on Auckland streets.

The median wire barrier on the Brynderwyns credited with saving the life of Valerie May.

NEW ZEALAND

Median barrier saves couple from head-on accident

28 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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Valerie May has a median barrier to thank for celebrating her 90th birthday this year.

QEII Drive in Christchurch which is being made safer by NZTA for motorists and school children.

NEW ZEALAND

Safer highway ahead for Christchurch residents

28 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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More than 2000 school students will be able to cycle and walk to work on a safer road.

Tina Jennen pictured on SH2 near Katikati in the Bay of Plenty where she was nearly killed in a car accident two years ago. Photo / Alan Gibson

NEW ZEALAND

'I will never be fully recovered': Community leader relives horrific crash

27 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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Tina Jennen suffered horrific injuries and still experiences pain and a lot of stiffness.

36 dead, 102 injured on Dome Valley stretch since 2000. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

The 'Killing Fields' of Dome Valley to be made safer

26 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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Starting this summer, $35m will be spent to make Dome Valley safer.

By Christmas Day, 373 people had died on our roads - the same as last year. Photo / Andrew Warner

NEW ZEALAND

Plea to drive safely as road toll heads to 9-year high

26 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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Holidaymakers are urged to take extra care when they head to the beach this summer.

The Herald reveals the best beaches to swim at this summer for water quality.

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland's cleanest beaches to soak up the sun - without risking a tummy bug

25 Dec, 2018 11:00am
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Popular beaches with good water quality include Piha, Cheltenham, Omaha and Onetangi.

An artist impression of the tower by Commercial Bay in central Auckland. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland's waterfront plans for America's Cup

24 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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This summer we look back at the best stories of the year. This is from June.

On street carparks could be removed from Queen St to widen it for pedestrians, bikes and e-scooters. Photo / Greg Bowker

NEW ZEALAND

Councillors want end to Queen St car-parking

17 Dec, 2018 4:38pm
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Car parks could be removed to widen Queen St for pedestrians, bikes and e-scooters.

Fix the Bloody Road campaigner Andrew Hollis next to SH2. Photo / Andrew Warner

NEW ZEALAND

$1.4b to make New Zealand's worst roads safer

17 Dec, 2018 9:03am
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High-risk highways will get barriers, rumble strips and shoulder widening.

A fatal crash on State Highway 2 near Pukehina, in the Bay of Plenty, in 2016. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Our killer roads: $1.4 billion plan to save lives

16 Dec, 2018 10:30am
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Over three years, 870km of highways and roads will be made safe at a cost of $1.4 billion.

Grace Millane, 22, was last heard from December 1, 2018. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'Unbearable' end to search for Grace: Focus shifts to red car

10 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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A red Toyota Corolla hatchback is now the focus of the Grace Millane murder inquiry.

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland Council approves extra $14.5m for America's Cup

6 Dec, 2018 4:41pm
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Many councillors expressed concerns about the extra cost and value of the cup to the poor.

NEW ZEALAND

Investigation finds speedway harassment claims dealt with appropriately

5 Dec, 2018 4:37pm
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Auckland Council chief executive Stephen Town is investigating allegations of harassment.

Auckland Council is under fire over the time it is taking to issue building and resource consents.

NEW ZEALAND

Consents taking too long at Auckland Council - watchdog

5 Dec, 2018 1:40pm
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Only half of building consents are being issued on time, says the Deputy Auditor-General.

NEW ZEALAND

In the poo: Posh Auckland suburbs in sewage scrap

25 Nov, 2018 9:53am
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Herne Bay and St Marys Bay residents oppose a council project to improve water quality.

The historic tram service, which was introduced in 2011, has struggled to attract passengers.

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland's historic trams given a lifeline

22 Nov, 2018 12:09pm
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The trams will run on a loop around Wynyard Quarter until the America's Cup in 2021.

Grafton Gully is one of the cycleways where the numbers have been questioned. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Transport boss says cycleway report is flawed

21 Nov, 2018 5:43pm
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Auckland Transport and NZ Transport Agency insist the numbers are 2026 forecasts.

NEW ZEALAND

National's Simon O'Connor may seek Auckland mayoralty

21 Nov, 2018 2:33pm
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John Tamihere and John Palino are also considering challenging Phil Goff for the top job.

The future of speedway relocating from Western Springs is up in the air.

NEW ZEALAND

Goff loses control of Auckland's stadium strategy

21 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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Phil Goff's critics on council are now calling the shots on the city's stadium strategy.

A surprise motion called for the relocating of speedway from Western Springs to be deferred until there was a political discussion about the future of Auckland's stadiums. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Speedway standoff: Goff dealt major blow by councillors

20 Nov, 2018 7:28pm
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Councillors want to consider the future of Eden Park and a new waterfront stadium.

Council officers are recommending Phil Goff and councillors write a $30 million cheque to move speedway, less than six months after the cost was put at $12m-$13m.

NEW ZEALAND

Mayor hits the roof over Western Springs cost blowout

16 Nov, 2018 5:40pm
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Phil Goff will be asking "hard questions" as moving costs go from $12-13m to $30 million.

A new speed camera located on Tamaki Drive where someone had attached a warning arrow under it. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

Brakes go on lower speeds in Auckland

13 Nov, 2018 7:19pm
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The AT board plans to make a final decision in December and go public in February.