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Light Rail tram on Dominion Road. Artist impression for Auckland Transport

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'Waste of money': Dominion Road's $1.5 million bus row

14 Aug, 2018 5:25pm
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Double-decker buses will provide capacity for 300,000 more passengers a year.

One of the options for a town square on the site of the Anzac St carpark.

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Decision soon on Takapuna town square

14 Aug, 2018 3:31pm
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The outcome of support and opposition for the town square will be known shortly.

Briscoes managing director Rod Duke has made enemies with some neighbours overa James Bond-style helipad in New Zealand's most expensive suburb. Photo / Michael Craig

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Tycoon's beachfront helipad row

12 Aug, 2018 5:00am
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Work on a second boat shed is also being investigated by Auckland Council.

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Auckland Transport defends axing school buses

11 Aug, 2018 3:16pm
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In some cases, more school buses are running, says Auckland Transport

Angela Zhang, Justin Hu and Cole Stranaghan students from Macleans College in Auckland talk about the struggle students are facing after major changes to Auckland Bus routes.

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Students rally against loss of school buses

10 Aug, 2018 5:00am
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Elderly residents are concerned about the loss of a bus to the Green Lane Clinical Centre.

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Auckland school bus concerns mount

9 Aug, 2018 11:30am
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Auckland Transport says it is aware of concerns and keen to work with schools on problems.

Parents in their vehicles line up to collect their children at Diocesan School for Girls. Photo / Michael Craig

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Auckland colleges fight loss of school buses

9 Aug, 2018 5:00am
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Epsom schools are surveying parents for a meaningful dialogue with Auckland Transport.

Higher petrol prices are hurting the poor hardest, says a new report.

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Auckland's fuel tax hurts the poor, says report

6 Aug, 2018 4:19pm
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The poorest households could be paying $366 more in petrol a year.

Signage at Hell's Gate in Rotorua Sourced from the Hell's Gate Facebook page

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Māori support removal of 'offensive' sign

4 Aug, 2018 5:00am
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Te Arawa elder Sir Toby Curtis has called the tongue-in-cheek sign gruesome.

One option for the town square connects Anzac St and Hursrtmere Rd. Source / Panuku Development Auckland.

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Deep divisions on Takapuna carpark sale

4 Aug, 2018 5:00am
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North Shore councillor Chris Darby says the sales process has reached a crux point.

Over 45,000 people, or nearly one in 10 households, will pay more than 10 per cent. Photo / File

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New rates bill shocks: How much did your rates increase?

2 Aug, 2018 6:40am
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Over 45,000 people, or nearly one in 10 households, will pay more than 10 per cent.

Artist impression of the light rail on Queen Street central Auckland.

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Trams for inner-city Auckland suburbs on cards

28 Jul, 2018 5:00am
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Tram option is the third big change in as many weeks to a $10b programme.

The NZ Super Fund wants tax breaks on big infrastructure projects like light rail in Auckland.

BUSINESS

Super Fund calls for tax breaks on big projects

28 Jul, 2018 5:00am
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The NZ Super Fund wants tax breaks on its own plan to build light rail in Auckland.

The new bus station at Manukau. Source / Auckland Transport

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New $49m bus station to house rough sleepers

22 Jul, 2018 5:00am
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About 15 to 20 rough sleepers will get a mattress, cup of soup and breakfast.

Animator Ian Taylor has today released a concept video of the statue after three out of four people responding to a poll opposed the huge pou, or pole.

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Watch: First images of Auckland's 'Statue of Liberty'

16 Jul, 2018 1:59pm
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Video shows a giant pou, or pole, using fallen kauri from the Waitākere Ranges.

General view of Quay Street. There will be more waterfront space for cyclists, pedestrians in time for America's Cup. Photo / Michael Craig

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Auckland's Quay St ready for big makeover

16 Jul, 2018 5:00am
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Motorists will have to find an alternative route along Auckland's CBD waterfront.

How Queen St will look with its trees lit up. Photo / supplied by Heart of the City.

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Night lights add vibrancy to Queen Street

14 Jul, 2018 5:00am
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The Queen St lighting project could be launched during Art Week or Diwali.

Modern trams, like these in Milan, could be running from the CBD to West Auckland.

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Buses better than trams to West Auckland, says report

12 Jul, 2018 4:18pm
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Phil Twyford says going straight to light rail avoids hassle of building a busway first.

Fast, modern trams, likes these ones in Milan, could be running to Kumeu in 10 years.

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Auckland's trams could extend to Kumeu

11 Jul, 2018 5:00am
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Modern trams could be extended from Westgate to Kumeu to cope with rapid growth.

In many wealthy heritage areas such as Devonport, Freemans Bay and St Marys Bay, rates are going down. Photo / Greg Bowker

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More than half of Aucklanders face rate rises, poor hit hardest

10 Jul, 2018 5:00am
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Many Aucklanders will get rates rise of less than 2.5 per cent, other will pay more.

Hobsonville Marina where land is being sold for apartments. Source/ Panuku Development Auckland

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Auckland Council's big Super City sell-off

7 Jul, 2018 5:00am
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Takapuna golf course could be carved up for golf, parkland and housing.

Cash-hungry council's money-raising schemes include charge on ratepayers to finance $1b sewer tunnel. Photo / 123RF

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Fuel tax, bed tax... now Aucklanders could face a toilet tax

7 Jul, 2018 5:00am
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Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says no decisions have been made about a possible toilet tax.

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has an electric mayoral car like those used by Auckland Transport.

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Phil Goff's advice on the petrol tax

28 Jun, 2018 6:36pm
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Shop around to get the best deal on the petrol tax, says the Auckland mayor.

Mayor Phil Goff has dubbed the budget the 'build-it' budget. Photo / Nick Reed

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The start of Auckland's 'transformation': Budget, petrol tax approved

28 Jun, 2018 11:35am
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The budget clears the path for petrol prices to rise by 11.5c a litre from Sunday.

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff is facing a new allegation of bullying. Photo / Greg Bowker

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Council critics take another potshot at Phil Goff

28 Jun, 2018 11:27am
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Phil Goff says bullying claims are repeated grievances.

Auckland Council is considering the sale of parks and open space to boost its coffers.

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Auckland Council could reap up to $600m from selling parks

28 Jun, 2018 5:00am
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Aucklanders will be consulted on a list of parks to be sold to developers.

Petrol prices are rising in two hits in Auckland.

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Two new petrol taxes loom for Auckland motorists

26 Jun, 2018 11:29am
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Labour stalwarts Phil Goff and Phil Twyford are taking turns to raise prices.

Councillor Ross Clow is understood to have raised bullying allegations in the mayoral office.

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Claims councillor was bullied by mayoral staff

26 Jun, 2018 5:00am
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Phil Goff denies any formal or informal claim of bullying by his mayoral staff.

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff and his team of senior council chairs and deputies, which critics have dubbed the 'A' team.

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Goff describes 'clear the air' meeting with councillors

19 Jun, 2018 6:51pm
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Phil Goff wants to spend more time with councillors to chew the fat.

Under an agreement with council, at the end of summer 2019-20, speedway will move to a new purpose-built home at Colin Dale Motorsport Park in Wiri, east of the airport. Photo / Supplied

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Speedway talks up move to new park near airport

19 Jun, 2018 11:19am
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A purpose-built home near Auckland Airport would allow 16 race meetings a year.

David Abbott and Dirk Hudig are active in the Stop Auckland Sewage Overflows group. Photo / Doug Sherring

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Locals battle water quality improvement plan

19 Jun, 2018 5:00am
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Phil Goff is reluctant to engage on sewage being discharged into the Waitematā Harbour.

Auckland Council mayor Phil Goff faces his council critics tomorrow.

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Goff to face off with council critics

18 Jun, 2018 6:50pm
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Phil Goff will eyeball his council critics following a finance meeting tomorrow.

Wynyard Quarter is getting two new bus services next month.

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New bus services for Wynyard Quarter

18 Jun, 2018 3:37pm
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From July 8, Aucklanders will be able to travel to Wynyard Quarter on two new bus routes.

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has been under fire over restricting access to the stadium report.

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Ombudsman to investigate stadium secrecy

14 Jun, 2018 2:21pm
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Chief Ombudsman will investigate councillors' complaints over CBD stadium report.

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says he is open to criticism,

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Goff calls for respect from critics

13 Jun, 2018 8:17pm
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Phil Goff hits back at his critics over claims of a bullying culture under his leadership.

In a formal response to the letter from the nine councillors issued late today, Auckland Mayor Phil Goff said he was

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Phil Goff hits back at council critics

13 Jun, 2018 6:14pm
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Phil Goff says political decisions create division and controversy at times.

Yesterday, Goff played down any possible vote of no confidence in him, saying he had just received unanimous support in glowing terms for his 10-year budget. Photo / Greg Bowker

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Mayor Goff now facing claims of 'bullying, arrogance'

13 Jun, 2018 9:59am
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Councillors say 'trust and transparency' within the council is getting worse.

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff said he had not received any letter from councillors, did not know anything about it and could not comment on something he had not seen. Photo / Greg Bowker

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Goff to receive letter of no confidence

12 Jun, 2018 9:34pm
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Nine Auckland councillors have written a letter of no confidence to mayor Phil Goff.

The council plans to charge all households $67 a year for food scrap collections. Photo / 123rf

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Auckland to adopt kerbside food scrap collections

12 Jun, 2018 11:57am
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A collection trial in Papakura will be rolled out across the city.

Fare evaders face fines of up to $500 on public transport in Auckland from next week.

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AT comes down hard on bus and train fare evaders

11 Jun, 2018 1:05pm
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From next week, fare evaders on Auckland public transport can be fined up to $500.

Auckland has some of the most expensive public transport in the world. Photo / Doug Sherring

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Auckland public transport world's third most expensive

10 Jun, 2018 4:15pm
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Auckland, London, Dublin share honours for most expensive public transport in the world.

Metal railing replacing the wooden railing on the Orakei boardwalk.

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Orakei Basin boardwalk changes slammed

10 Jun, 2018 11:48am
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Replacing wooden railing with metal on the Orakei Basin boardwalk is upsetting locals.

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

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Revealed: Auckland's new waterfront plans for America's Cup

9 Jun, 2018 5:00am
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Auckland will be sporting a new, jazzed-up waterfront look. Find out what's in store here.

Damian Light is switching his attention from national to local politics.

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Former United Future leader standing for Auckland Council

7 Jun, 2018 9:51am
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Damian Light wants to fill Dick Quax's political shoes on Auckland Council.

Auckland Transport has released more details about a team leader who awarded contracts to a roading company, which subcontracted them back to a company owned by his wife.

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland Transport releases more information into staff dismissal

5 Jun, 2018 5:01pm
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Herald tip led to investigation by Auckland Transport and a team leader being dismissed.

Computer generated image of a stadium on railway land near Spark Arena.

NEW ZEALAND

Phil Goff defends stadium report access

5 Jun, 2018 11:09am
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Auckland's Mayor is being told to stop his secret squirrel behaviour over stadium report.

The regional fuel tax will hurt people in South Auckland, says local councillors.

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Petrol tax will hurt South Auckland, say councillors

1 Jun, 2018 5:00am
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The poorer communities of South Auckland will be hit hard by a regional fuel tax.

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has said the budget will get Auckland moving with investment of more than $26 billion over the next 10 years. Photo / File

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Auckland rates to rise 2.5 per cent

31 May, 2018 6:02pm
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Rates rise of 2.5 per cent over next two years approved by Auckland councillors.

Auckland Council wants to spend more money on public transport. Photo / Brett Phibbs

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More pain at the pump: Super City confirms 11.5-cent tax

31 May, 2018 10:11am
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A regional fuel tax of 11.5c a litre in Auckland is set to come into effect on July.

Land next to Spark Arena in central Auckland, currently used for rail, could be used for an inner city stadium.

NEW ZEALAND

Want to watch the ABs at a downtown Auckland stadium? Here's how soon that can happen

29 May, 2018 9:49am
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Phil Goff's budget has $26 billion for new projects, but no money for a downtown stadium.

Auckland Mayor has stuck with earlier plans and added a few last-minute surprises in his $26b budget.

NEW ZEALAND

Phil Goff's $26 billion budget for Auckland

29 May, 2018 5:00am
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Mayor to play "Mr Fixit" in bid to tackle traffic congestion and protect the environment.

Auckland Council is in no hurry to add a third waste bin for food scraps. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland food scrap collections years away

27 May, 2018 5:47pm
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Raglan has them, but food scrap collections in Auckland are still years away.

NEW ZEALAND

Global giant keen on central stadium

26 May, 2018 5:00am
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The global company that runs Spark Arena is keen to help build a new stadium next door.

Auckland's bed tax is being challenged by accommodation providers in the High Court.

NEW ZEALAND

Hotels challenge Auckland Council's 'bed tax' in High Court

25 May, 2018 3:00pm
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Members say they have taken the action reluctantly but felt they had no choice.

An image of the proposed St Johns Retirement Village. Source / Summerset.

NEW ZEALAND

Retirement village tests Auckland height limits

25 May, 2018 5:00am
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A planned retirement village in a residential suburb is testing Auckland's Unitary Plan.

Artist impression of light rail on Queen Street central Auckland.

NEW ZEALAND

Twyford not keen on buses to Auckland Airport

24 May, 2018 5:00am
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Transport Minister Phil Twyford favours light rail over buses to Auckland Airport.

Land next to Spark Arena in central Auckland, currently used for rail, could be used for an inner city stadium, new drawings show.

NEW ZEALAND

Victoria Park an option for a central city stadium

23 May, 2018 5:00am
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Railway land, Victoria Park and Wynyard Quarter could be home for a new city stadium.

*** COMPUTER GENERATED PHOTO MONTAGE!!! *** Land next to Spark Arena in central Auckland, currently used for rail, could be used for an inner city stadium, new drawings show.

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Goff under scrutiny over stadium report

22 May, 2018 11:35am
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Phil Goff is being investigated by the Ombudsman over a stadium report costing $930,000.

Helicopter removing trees from the summit of Mt Wellington. Photo / Jason Oxenham

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Pine trees coming off Auckland volcanic cone

21 May, 2018 11:01am
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Work has started today clearing pine trees for native bush on Auckland's Mt Wellington.

Auckland Railway land that is next to Spark Arena could be used for an inner city stadium a new drawing shows. Photo / Greg Bowker

NEW ZEALAND

Goff under fire over stadium report

21 May, 2018 8:00am
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Phil Goff's handling of a downtown national stadium is being questioned by councillors.

An artistic impression of how an inner-city stadium would sit on railway land next to Spark Arena. Photo / Greg Bowker

NEW ZEALAND

Exclusive: New national stadium planned for downtown Auckland

19 May, 2018 5:00am
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Exclusive: New plans are underway to build a new National Stadium in downtown Auckland.

A $28 billion transport package for Auckland, including modern trams, has strong backing form BusinessNZ.

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland gets funds for America's Cup, trams and state housing

17 May, 2018 5:11pm
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From the glitz of the America's Cup to state housing, Auckland gets a share of the Budget.