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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

An aerial view of the Milldale development, 30km north of downtown Auckland.

NEW ZEALAND

New housing development comes with extra bill of $1000 a year

13 Nov, 2018 2:44pm
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The extra payment starts and $1000 a year and is likely to double over 35 years.

The Milldale development. Photo / Supplied

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Extra payment to buy a section north of Auckland

13 Nov, 2018 9:00am
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The infrastructure payment will be an extra cost on rates bills.

Artist's impression of the proposed National Stadium sunken into the Waitemata Harbour.

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New waterfront stadium plan hits another roadblock

12 Nov, 2018 7:44pm
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The waterfront stadium has to go up against a site on Quay Park and Eden Park.

The Light Path cycleway that leads on to Nelson St.

NEW ZEALAND

Overestimates used to obtain cycleway funding: Report

12 Nov, 2018 5:04pm
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Cycling demand was not living up to expectations, says Auckland Transport report.

An economist has said protecting views of Mangawhau from the Harbour Bridge is costing the city $1.4b in lost development opportunities. Photo / Greg Bowker

NEW ZEALAND

Volcanic cone rules off to court

12 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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The maunga authority wants the more restrictive viewshaft rules to take priority.

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Weather crucial ingredient for new motorway north of Auckland

12 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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The new $709m Puhoi to Warkworth motorway is due to open in late 2021.

Soot or 'black carbon' is something to be aware of in Auckland's Queen St. It's emitted from diesel vehicles and is on the rise again. Photo / Brett Phibbs

NEW ZEALAND

Revealed: The toxic danger on NZ's best-known street

7 Nov, 2018 11:00am
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Electric buses, modern trams and pedestrianising may help rid Queen St of black carbon.

The model of the proposed sunken waterfront stadium for Bledisloe Wharf presented to the Auckland Council planning committee.

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New waterfront stadium could include cultural centre

6 Nov, 2018 11:14am
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The Waterfront Consortium says the stadium could include a cultural city.

Mt Erebus where 257 crew and passengers died in a plane crash in 1979.

NEW ZEALAND

Erebus memorial receives $3m Government funding

6 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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Victims' families want a memorial that is "elegant, accessible and not in a cemetery".

Queen St could be pedestrianised once light rail is built after 2021.

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Photos: Is this the future of Queen Street?

2 Nov, 2018 2:23pm
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Moves are afoot to pedestrianise Queen St and High St in downtown Auckland.

NEW ZEALAND

Big push to reinstate Auckland school buses

1 Nov, 2018 5:52pm
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About 3400 parents responded to a survey, overwhelmingly negative to the bus changes.

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John Tamihere firms up bid for Auckland mayoralty

31 Oct, 2018 2:14pm
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Tamihere will make a final decision to stand for the mayoralty in the New Year.

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Eden Park rejects turf offer, says Goff

31 Oct, 2018 9:10am
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Eden Park says it was never asked by Regional Facilities about its needs for a new turf.

Eden Park turf manager Blair Christiansen looks over the ageing turf which he finds harder to maintain. Photo / Dean Purcell

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Eden Park puts its case on turf money

31 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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Groundsman Blair Christiansen says pitch is coming to the end of its useful life.

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Eden Park turf in poor state, says trust boss

30 Oct, 2018 10:34am
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Eden Park has the oldest turf of any major stadium in the world, says park board chairman.

Eden Park sought funds from Auckland Council to fix its weakening turf. Photo / Photosport

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Turfed out? Eden Park's $1.5m plea: Test rugby at risk

30 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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Eden Park was advised by phone Auckland Council would not be paying for a new turf.

New Kiwi Build home owners Derryn Jayne and Fletcher Ross stand with PM Jacinda Ardern and the mandarin tree that was brought for them at their Papakura Home. 27 October 2018 Photograph by Greg Bowker

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Historic day: Ardern welcomes first KiwiBuild families

27 Oct, 2018 2:20pm
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Derryn Jayne and Fletcher Ross feel like they have won Lotto with a KiwiBuild home.

An artist's impression of the new Eastern Busway alongside the Panmure Basin. Source / Auckland Transport.

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Homes to be bulldozed for $1.4 billion busway

26 Oct, 2018 3:19pm
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Main construction on the Panmure to Pakuranga section will start early next year.

Auckland Art Gallery is one of the city's cultural institutions being reviewed. Photo / Getty Images

NEW ZEALAND

Big shake-up of Auckland museums

23 Oct, 2018 5:04pm
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Auckland's cultural organisations are falling into line and staying quiet on the review.

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Stadium should prompt wider waterfront plan

23 Oct, 2018 12:22pm
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The stadium plan is sheer opportunism, says a body that monitors central city design.

Auckland Council turned down a request for $4 million from a group behind a a waterfront stadium in the city. Image / Supplied

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Waterfront stadium backers asked council for $4m

21 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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The council funding would be returned when the project goes to market.

Artist's impression of the proposed Auckland Waterfront Stadium sunken stadium. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Is Auckland's new stadium feasible?

20 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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Auckland Council and the Government are key to building the new stadium.

NEW ZEALAND

Stadium in the sea: $1.8 billion waterfront stadium unveiled

19 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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The stadium will be funded by turning Eden Park and Bledisloe Wharf into housing.

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Future of historic harbour ferry uncertain

16 Oct, 2018 3:20pm
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Plans are to restore the Kestrel as part of a historic marine precinct in Auckland.

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff is comfortable with the reporting of staff costs.

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Auckland Council wages bill nearing $1b

15 Oct, 2018 11:18am
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Rodney councillor Greg Sayers says people deserve to know where money is being spent.

Penny Bright's brother, Whiz, speaks at his sister's funeral today. Photo / Doug Sherring

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Pop-up revolution a Penny Bright farewell

14 Oct, 2018 6:21pm
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Penny Bright was remembered as one of New Zealand's great women at her funeral.

Penny Bright at her home in Kingsland, Auckland. Photo / Chris Gorman

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Penny Bright farewelled in Auckland tomorrow

13 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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Fellow activists will speak and the church will be festooned Bright's protest signs.

Eden Park could be sold off for housing to help fund a new waterfront stadium.

BUSINESS

Revealed: Property figure behind new stadium on Auckland waterfront

11 Oct, 2018 4:23pm
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Details of the new waterfront stadium are due to be unveiled next week.

Auckland Airport will have 40 million passengers by 2030.

NEW ZEALAND

Fast track: Proposal for trains between CBD and airport

9 Oct, 2018 7:12pm
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By 2030, Auckland Airport will be handling 40 million passengers a year.

Penlink development which will provide another route in and out of the Whangaparaoa Peninsula. Supplied 5th July NZH 20Sep16 - The proposed Penlink road is seen as vital by many candidates.&#

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New hope for Penlink road north of Auckland

8 Oct, 2018 6:25pm
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Penlink and light rail could benefit from new infrastructure body, says business boss.

Recycled plastic products at the Visy plant. Source / Auckland Council

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City of trash: Auckland Council's $29m bailout for recycling firm

6 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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China has stopped buying foreign waste, causing a collapse in prices.

Long-time activist Penny Bright has died after a battle with ovarian cancer.

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Activist Penny Bright dies - an old foe's final tribute

4 Oct, 2018 10:48pm
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In her final days, Penny Bright made peace with old foe John Banks at her bedside.

Near miss at Mt Eden Railway station. Photo / video grab from Youtube video NZH 03Oct18 - A near miss at Mt Eden railway station.

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Eleven rail crossings in Auckland to be made safer

3 Oct, 2018 7:30am
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The gates will be activated by a sensor on the tracks and have a safety zone.

Public transport groups are pushing for trains running from the CBD to Auckland Airport.

NEW ZEALAND

New push for trains to Auckland Airport

2 Oct, 2018 4:49pm
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Trains planned part way to the airport, where people will change to a bus or tram.

Buses queued up on the Northern Motorway last night.

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No North Shore bus chaos tonight, promises AT

2 Oct, 2018 3:53pm
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Auckland Transport confident commuters will have a smooth bus ride home tonight.

NEW ZEALAND

$23m Grey Lynn cycleway fix losing support

30 Sep, 2018 3:36pm
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Local business want quick fixes and more parking, not another long and costly cycleway.

Opponents to an extension to Queens Wharf and harbour encroachment by Ports of Auckland. From left to right: Michael Goldwater, Stop Stealing Our Harbour; Julie Stout, Urban Auckland; Bill McKay, Auck

BUSINESS

Goff under pressure on wharf extension

29 Sep, 2018 5:00am
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Phil Goff won't budget, saying the dolphin project is good for the economy and jobs.

Fuel taxes are hurting the poors, says Auckland Action Against Poverty.

NEW ZEALAND

Petrol taxes hurting poor - social agency

26 Sep, 2018 4:39pm
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Poverty group slams Government images of professionals cycling through wealthy suburbs.

Auckland Council has got the green light to start building infrastructure for the 2021 America's Cup.

NEW ZEALAND

Concern about empty bases at America's Cup

26 Sep, 2018 2:18pm
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Team NZ and the Environment Court agree Auckland needs seven bases for the cup.

Auckland's motorway system will be the boundary for a 30km/h speed limit in the CBD.

NEW ZEALAND

The brakes go on: Auckland CBD speed limit dropping to 30km/h

26 Sep, 2018 5:00am
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The AA says lower speeds are a no brainer on some streets but not motorway feeders.

Still from Auckland council video of the new Civic Quarter development to be built on Mayoral Drive and Queen St picture supplied

BUSINESS

$300m Auckland development struggling

24 Sep, 2018 4:45pm
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Challenging market for apartment sales and heritage issues behind long delays.

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Nikki Kaye helps gravely ill activist Penny Bright

21 Sep, 2018 1:20pm
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National's Nikki Kaye shares Penny Bright's concerns about transparency at council.

Homeowners Gerald and Anita Miller outside their home and neighbouring renovation. Photo / Jason Oxenham

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Auckland Council cops flak over heritage blunder

21 Sep, 2018 5:00am
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An 80-year Grey Lynn resident is depressed after losing his sun, view and privacy.

Among Vector's recent projects are lighting up the Auckland Harbour Bridge in conjunction with Auckland Council.

NEW ZEALAND

$350 Vector dividend going out this week

20 Sep, 2018 9:55am
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The dividend is being distributed in the middle of an election campaign.

Empire has spent close to $50 million on land for marinas, including at Hobsonville. Photo / supplied

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Proceed with marinas housing, council urged

18 Sep, 2018 11:46am
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Empire Capital and boaties have different views on what should happen to marinas.

Watercare chairwoman Margaret Devlin says the central interceptor will improve the environment.

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$1.2b sewer tunnel causing a stink

18 Sep, 2018 5:00am
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Watercare boss says it's priority is to customers and setting minimum water prices.

Auckland Council is looking to improve its building consent processes as the city experiences a building boom and unprecedented growth.

NEW ZEALAND

Building boom puts council under the pump

17 Sep, 2018 4:00pm
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In the last year, Auckland Council issued 12,300 building consents and envisages more.

Eliminating rats and stoats would make Waiheke Island world's largest urban safe haven. Photo / Michael Craig

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Bold, $11m plan to make Waiheke predator-free

16 Sep, 2018 5:00am
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Biosecurity measures have still to be worked out for 2 million ferry passengers a year.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at the opening of the Mt Albert Town Centre upgrade. Photo / Bruce Morris, Mt Albert Inc

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PM watching furore in her electorate

13 Sep, 2018 6:06pm
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Local pharmacist Bhaidas Bhula has laid off two staff after his income dropped by half.

Former Auckland mayor John Banks visits activist Penny Bright in hospital. Photo / Dean Purcell

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John Banks visits Penny Bright in hospital

10 Sep, 2018 6:12pm
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Penny Bright rejects John Banks' advice to let go, saying the fight "ain't over".

The Queen Mary 2 cruise ship sails into Auckland's Waitemata Harbour.

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Auckland eyes up mega cruise ships

10 Sep, 2018 11:34am
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The Ovation of the Seas has had to berth in the harbour and ferry people to shore.

Artist's impression of the new cycleway in the West Lynn shopping centre. Source / Auckland Transport

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Auckland's $35m bill to fix cycleway

8 Sep, 2018 5:00am
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Designs for 3.2km route unveiled to community slammed as 'utterly ridiculous'.

The proposed Dominion Rd development. Image / Panuku

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Infighting: Council-controlled organisation hires lawyers to take on... the council

7 Sep, 2018 5:00am
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Goff supports intensification on Dominion Rd and wants bureaucrats to agree on a plan.

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John Banks' kind words for Penny Bright

6 Sep, 2018 2:58pm
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Penny Bright does not like the actions of John Banks but holds no hard feelings.

An artist's impression showing the proposed development on Dominion Road. Source / Panuku

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Ratepayers the loser in expensive Auckland Council internal spat

6 Sep, 2018 11:37am
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A senior partner and a second lawyer at Russell McVeagh are on the ratepayer payroll.

Activist Penny Bright in Auckland Hospital where she is battling a diabetic condition and cancer. Photo / Dean Purcell

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Rates rebel in hospital, given six days to live

5 Sep, 2018 7:00pm
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Penny Bright doesn't hate anybody, but has harsh words for Auckland's mayors.

Panuku has been criticised over its handling of planned development and potential sale of land for development at Pine Harbour, Bayswater, pictured, and Hobsonville marinas. Photo / Brett Phibbs

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Marina land sales in Auckland put on hold

4 Sep, 2018 3:20pm
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Auckland has 12 marinas, six privately owned and six owned by Auckland Council.