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More Aucklanders are using public transport under level 3. Photo / Herald

NEW ZEALAND

Covid-19: Aucklanders hopping back on public transport

28 May, 2020 5:18pm
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Not everyone is playing by the rules on public transport.

Auckland mayor Phil Goff. Photo / Michael Craig

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'Horror show': Auckland Council meets to slash $550m from budget

27 May, 2020 7:00pm
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Phil Goff said the first priority is to support ratepayers facing hardship.

Nikki Romney's painting, Taking Tikanga to the World, is causing controversy. Photo / Supplied

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Nelson artist threatened for non-Maori moko painting

24 May, 2020 3:07pm
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Romney was likened to a witch who should fly away on a broom and leave Māori art alone.

Auckland Council is taking a big hit from covid-19. Photo / Herald

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Rates relief: Auckland Council announces $65m hardship package, flags redundancies

23 May, 2020 9:41am
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Auckland Zoo is one council operation facing a $5m revenue loss from Covid-19.

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland mayor Phil Goff signals lower rates increase of 2.5%

20 May, 2020 4:33pm
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Goff said council needs to be mindful of people's lower incomes when setting the rate.

An artist's impression of the new Mt Eden railway station once the City Rail Link is built. Image / Supplied

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Mt Eden railway station to close for four years

20 May, 2020 3:21pm
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The station will be closed until the City Rail Link is built inn 2024.

Auckland is suffering from coronavirus. Photo / Jason Oxenham

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland Council targets savings of $120m

20 May, 2020 10:38am
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Changes will start kicking in by August 1, says chief executive Stephen Town.

Recycled water was used to irrigate Pupuke Golf Course in the mid 2000s. Photo / Herald

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Auckland politician wants recycled water used on parks

19 May, 2020 3:13pm
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Watercare says there are health risks with recycled water being used on parks.

Developer John Love in front of the Civic Administration Building in Aotea Square which he is turning into apartments. Photo / Doug Sherring

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland heritage-listed building to get a facelift

19 May, 2020 11:09am
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Council heritage expert Rebecca Fogel said the changes are not a good outcome.

Construction progress on the new Puhoi to Warkworth highway. Photo / Jason Oxenham

NEW ZEALAND

Covid: $710m Puhoi to Warkworth highway faces rising costs

15 May, 2020 2:14pm
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The City Rail Link and Transmission Gully highway are also facing cost pressures.

Construction progress on the new Pūhoi to Warkworth highway. Photo / Jason Oxenham

NEW ZEALAND

Toll for $700m Pūhoi to Warkworth 'Holiday Highway'?

13 May, 2020 7:52pm
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Toll suggestion for new stretch of highway described as a "kick in the guts".

Bus passenger numbers will be restricted at alert level 2. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

Public transport in level 2: Window seats only, no standing

12 May, 2020 12:22pm
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People will be restricted to window seats unless they are with someone they know.

Waiheke Island businesses are looking forward to visitors under level two. Photo / File

Waiheke Island ready to burst its Covid-19 bubble for visitors

11 May, 2020 5:00am
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Stir-crazy visitors from Auckland will be welcomed by business, but perhaps not everyone.

Watering the garden in Auckland could be banned today in response to a severe drought. Photo / Duncan Brown

NEW ZEALAND

Drought bites: Goff confirms mandatory water restrictions looming

7 May, 2020 9:33am
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Watering gardens, washing cars and water blasting houses could incur a heavy fine.

The boring machine will be reassembled at the Link Alliance project site at Mt Eden when in arrives from China in October. Photo / Bernard Orsman

NEW ZEALAND

City Rail Link boring machine named after Maori land rights campaigner

6 May, 2020 12:24pm
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Dame Whina Cooper was 'brave, compassionate and fearless', says CRL chief.

Auckland Council has been helping those in need during the lockdown. Photo / Getty Images

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Auckland Council provides helping hand during pandemic

4 May, 2020 5:00am
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A video of orangutans arriving at Auckland Zoo has provided some light relief.

The Eastern Busway will go from Panmure, via Pakuranga to Botany. Photo / Supplied

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National wants road component of Auckland busway to stay

3 May, 2020 11:21am
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Luxon and Brown say the community has been promised a flyover and expects a flyover.

Cones have been placed in Queen St to ban cars. Photo / Supplied

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City of Cones: Social distancing roll-out across Auckland CBD

29 Apr, 2020 6:00pm
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Auckland Transport will not say how long the 'temporary' cycleways will be in place.

Aucklanders are being asked to save water. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Waikato pipeline will not save Auckland from water restrictions

28 Apr, 2020 4:41pm
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Jaduram said a drought will always trigger messages to save water.

Work resumed today on the City Rail Link sites, inlcuding this one in Mt Eden. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland's $4.4 billion City Rail Link facing extra costs

28 Apr, 2020 2:49pm
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The true cost of the project will not be known until the end of the year.

The Lower Nihotupu Reservoir, Huia, in the Waitakere Ranges. Photo / Brett Phibbs

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Aucklanders saving water as severe drought continues

26 Apr, 2020 7:26pm
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Aucklanders are still being asked to limit showers to four minutes.

Many Aucklanders will struggle to pay rates this year. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Worst case scenario: 150,000 Auckland households will struggle to pay rates

26 Apr, 2020 6:47pm
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The council is also looking at payment plans for ratepayers facing hardship.

Auckland Council is bleeding money from coronavirus. Photo / Herald

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland Council takes a huge hit from coronavirus, officials consider penalty-free rates extension

26 Apr, 2020 1:52pm
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Final rates instalment due next month, but Auckland ratepayers may struggle to pay.

BUSINESS

What's opening in level 3? Auckland CBD begins road to recovery

25 Apr, 2020 5:00am
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Construction workers and coffee are returning to the Auckland CBD next week.

The Lower Huia dam in the Waitakere ranges is below fifty percent of capacity. Photo / Watercare

NEW ZEALAND

Water crisis: Aucklanders face compulsory restrictions next month

24 Apr, 2020 10:24am
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The city's water dams are at a critically low level below 50 per cent.

Many of Panuku's commercial tenants are seeking help. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Pleas for help from tenants to Auckland Council's commercial arm Panuku

22 Apr, 2020 4:26pm
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About one-in-four of Panuku's commercial tenants are facing hardship.

Northcote residents Carol and Rod Brown are fighting plans to remove their house (right) to make way for the new Skypath on the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Photo / Sylvie Whinray

NEW ZEALAND

North Shore homes to be demolished for $360m SkyPath project

19 Apr, 2020 4:30pm
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Residents say report was cobbled together to justify NZTA's bad decision.

Auckland Council bosses are taking pay cuts for six months. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Covid 19: Auckland Council bosses take pay cuts of up to 20%

17 Apr, 2020 3:53pm
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Goff and councillors have agreed to 20% pay cuts in solidarity with New Zealanders.

Under the proposal, cyclists and riders on e-bikes and e-scooters will be able to use the footpath. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

Plans for bikes and e-scooters on footpaths faces opposition

17 Apr, 2020 1:51pm
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There are also plans for turning traffic to give way to pedestrians crossing the road.

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff. Photo / Herald

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland Council considering a lower rates rise

17 Apr, 2020 11:28am
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The council will waive the bed tax paid by hotels and accommodation providers.

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff will happily take a pay cut. Photo / Herald

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland Mayor, councillors to follow PM and take pay cut

15 Apr, 2020 4:38pm
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Phil Goff says if the law does not allow, he will donate a pay cut to charity.

Top businessman Sir Ralph Norris. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Former bank boss criticises 3.5% rates rise for Auckland

15 Apr, 2020 12:34pm
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Ralph Norris feels the council is not doing as much as the Government.

The AA would like to see better maintenance of the country's roads. Photo / NZ Transport Agency

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland Council wants billions from 'shovel ready' programme

14 Apr, 2020 7:24pm
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Council lists 73 projects it wants Govt to fund for its 'shovel ready' stimulus package.

NEW ZEALAND

Council to discuss pandemic's financial hit behind closed doors

13 Apr, 2020 7:55pm
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Council will be watching Treasury advice on unemployment, GDP and economic recovery.

The location of the Auckland Covid-19 cluster remains a mystery. Photo / Getty Images

NEW ZEALAND

The mystery Auckland party that led to 35-strong coronavirus cluster

12 Apr, 2020 10:07am
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The Ministry of Health is not releasing details of the Auckland cluster, citing privacy.

Widening footpaths, like this trial at High St in Auckland, could be rolled to help social distancing. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Footpaths extended to continue physical distancing after lockdown

12 Apr, 2020 8:27am
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The money could help the council's projects in Auckland's CBD and South Auckland.

Work has stopped on the Tamaki Drive cycleway project. Image / Auckland Transport

NEW ZEALAND

Covid-19: Rescue package for Auckland Council contractors

9 Apr, 2020 10:59am
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The NZ Transport Agency is also make advance payments to contractors.

Chris Darby said if motorways can be funded and run by NZTA so can public transport. Source / NZ Transport Agency.

NEW ZEALAND

Coronavirus: Government should fully fund Auckland's rapid transport network

8 Apr, 2020 4:38pm
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Chris Darby said Auckland should stop being spoon-fed money for rapid transit.

Kauri dieback are among 'shovel ready' projects favoured by some councillors. Photo / Auckland Council

NEW ZEALAND

After coronavirus: Auckland Council debates jobs versus climate change

8 Apr, 2020 4:19pm
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The Government's criteria is to create jobs and get projects underway in short order.

NEW ZEALAND

Covid-19: Phil Goff still pushing 3.5 per cent rates rise

7 Apr, 2020 4:16pm
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Goff said the virus had created the worst recession since the 1930s.

NEW ZEALAND

Covid-19: What will happen to Auckland rates?

7 Apr, 2020 11:23am
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Several councils around the country are freezing rates or offering relief to ratepayers.

K Mart has been criticised for selling fake tan but not children's clothing. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Coronavirus: Kmart sells fake tan as essential item - and no winter woolies

3 Apr, 2020 2:26pm
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"I don't understand, fake tan and hair dye are essential items and kids clothing isn't."

The new website is designed to alert people to queues at supermarkets. Photo / Herald

NEW ZEALAND

Coronavirus: New website alerts length of supermarket queues

3 Apr, 2020 1:29pm
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Gareth Hayes set up the website to reduce queues and help people "flatten the curve".

The Warehouse is experiencing huge demand for essential goods. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Warehouse says 'huge demand' for essentials; Mitre 10 starts online orders

3 Apr, 2020 7:17am
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Only days after being able to sell essential goods, The Warehouse is facing huge demand.

Tawharanui Regional Park. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Coronavirus: Auckland's parks and beaches closed to vehicles

2 Apr, 2020 9:27pm
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Auckland's regional parks are normally a magnet for beachgoers in their cars.

Eden Park has had to stop work on a new turf. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Coronavirus: Eden Park has to stop work on a new turf

2 Apr, 2020 10:31am
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MBIE has apologised to Eden Park and other stadiums for the confusion.

Workers sorting waste at Visy's Onehunga plant. Source / Auckland Council

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland's waste paper mountain will be dumped

1 Apr, 2020 1:00pm
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Paper and cardboard accounts for 46 per cent of the city's waste by weight,

Construction on SkyPath could begin early next year. Photo / NZ Transport Agency

NEW ZEALAND

SkyPath could be built in post-lockdown economy

31 Mar, 2020 10:51am
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Several large transport projects are 'shovel-ready' for when Covid-19 pandemic is over.

My Food Bag has had difficulties with some deliveries this weekend. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Covid-19: No-show for some My Food Bag deliveries

29 Mar, 2020 7:28pm
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One customer said the cancelled delivery was frustrating and annoying.

Eden Park says it has permission from MBIE to replace its turf. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Lockdown: Is a new turf for Eden Park an essential service?

29 Mar, 2020 5:37pm
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Eden Park says it has the okay to grow and install a new turf.

An employee at Auckland Council has tested positive for Covid-19. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Covid-19 coronavirus: Auckland Council employee tests positive

26 Mar, 2020 5:07pm
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The employee went straight into isolation after returning from overseas.

There is strong opposition to the landfull from locals. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Massive new landfill for Auckland out for public feedback

26 Mar, 2020 11:18am
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Kaipara Mayor Jason Smith says the landfill could poison the Kaipara Harbour.

From tomorrow public transport will only be available for essential workers and essential trips. Photo / Herald

NEW ZEALAND

Coronavirus: Auckland Council stops collecting parking fees

25 Mar, 2020 2:50pm
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Auckland Council is working on four scenarios for falling revenue from Covid-19.

Aucklanders are being urged to keep saving water. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Covid-19 coronavirus: Save water but keep washing hands

24 Mar, 2020 4:00pm
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Watercare's head says resilience will get Aucklanders through the coronavirus crisis.

NEW ZEALAND

Covid-19 coronavirus: Auckland Council sets up emergency committee

24 Mar, 2020 1:45pm
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The emergency committee will meet weekly and be chaired by the Mayor.

Auckland Council planning chairman Chris Darby. Photo / Herald

NEW ZEALAND

Lockdown: Auckland Council waste collection to continue

24 Mar, 2020 12:03pm
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Chris Darby asked people to be forgiving if their waste bins were not collected.

Eden Park could come under the control of Auckland Council. Photo / Photosport

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland Council in talks to control Eden Park future

22 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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Doug McKay says council involvement could solve the city's stadium problems.

Auckland taxi drivers are concerned about picking up passengers from Auckland Airport. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland taxi drivers under stress from airport pick-ups

20 Mar, 2020 11:21am
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One taxi driver contacted his doctor after picking up passengers from Auckland Airport.

A student from Pukekohe Intermediate School has been tested for Covid-19. Photo / Google

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland school to close after pupil tested for Covid-19

20 Mar, 2020 9:56am
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School principal Gary Sweeney said parents would be notified today about the closure.

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says council is backing its approach to Covd-19. Photo / NZ Herald

NEW ZEALAND

Coronavirus: Extra care for elderly by Auckland Council

19 Mar, 2020 3:55pm
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The elderly and mental wellbeing are high on the mind of councillors.

Eden Park is facing a $7m revenue shortfall. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Eden Park could take $7m hit in coronavirus impact

19 Mar, 2020 10:43am
2 minutes to read

Eden Park is facing the scenario of zero revenue.

NEW ZEALAND

The $100m coronavirus punch on Auckland and what it means for you

19 Mar, 2020 5:00am
3 minutes to read

There is no spare cash while coronavirus hits the budget, says Auckland Mayor Phil Goff.