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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

There is $100m for the America's Cup in the bdget.

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$100m for America's Cup in Budget

17 May, 2018 4:27pm
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The Government has set aside $100m of its $114m share of the America's Cup in the budget

Long grass at Coxs Bay Reserve last October.

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Auckland Council contractors have payments withheld

3 May, 2018 3:08pm
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Mayor Phil Goff: "I believe quite strongly there has to be accountability."

Hamilton City Council is seeking a regional petrol tax to boost transport spending.

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Hamilton wants its own fuel tax

2 May, 2018 4:11pm
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First Auckland. Then Christchurch. Now Hamilton wants its own fuel tax.

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says without a petrol tax the council will be unable to stop worsening congestion. Photo / File

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Auckland needs fuel tax to tackle gridlock

2 May, 2018 10:28am
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Without a fuel tax, the city has no money for new transport projects, says Mayor.

The regional petrol tax will raise prices 11.5c a litre at the pump.

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Auckland fuel tax out for consultation

1 May, 2018 5:00am
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Aucklanders are being consulted on a fuel tax which has strong backing from councillors.

Motorists will face the fuel tax from July. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Aucklanders to have a say on 11.5c petrol tax

30 Apr, 2018 2:07pm
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Goff warns removing the regional fuel tax would leave a $4.3b hole in the budget.

Proposed Penlink road which will provide a new route in and out of the Whangaparaoa Peninsula.

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Long wait for big Auckland roading projects

30 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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Labour's plans for two big roads in Auckland may not start for six or seven years.

Auckland drivers face paying up to 25c a litre more at the pump in the next three years as the Government also proposes boosting fuel taxes to fund its transport plans. Photo / Doug Sherring

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The big winner in Auckland's $28b transport bonanza

27 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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More trains, buses and modern trams feature in a $28b transport bonanza for Auckland.

The Government and Auckland Council has unveiled its 10-year transport plan for the city.

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$28b bonanza: New plan to ease city's 'awful' congestion

26 Apr, 2018 11:57am
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The Government and Auckland Council unveils 10-year transport plan for the city.

Proposed image of the National Cricket Ground at Western Springs in Auckland.

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Goff cool on national cricket ground

25 Apr, 2018 12:04pm
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Phil Goff sees other priorities ahead of a proposed $40m test cricket ground in Auckland.

Nikki Kaye says the timing is right to look at the next 20 to 30 years of facilities requirements for sport and recreation as Auckland grows.

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Community sport at risk in Auckland, says Kaye

23 Apr, 2018 4:01pm
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Saturday morning sport is at risk from too few playing fields, says National's Nikki Kaye.

Auckland mayor Phil Goff returned to work today.

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Phil Goff back at work after heart attack

23 Apr, 2018 3:28pm
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Phil Goff is back at work after a heart attack, ready to attend Anzac Day ceremonies.

NEW ZEALAND

Housing stopped on Auckland volcano

23 Apr, 2018 11:34am
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A court has ruled out housing development on a privately owned volcano in Auckland.

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has issued a press release on the regional fuel tax while at home recovering from a heart attack. Photo / Dean Purcell

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Goff promotes 11.5c regional fuel tax

19 Apr, 2018 5:41pm
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Phil Goff has got out of his sickbed to promote a 11.5c fuel tax in Auckland.

Whenuapai, home to the RNZAF air base, is being earmarked for funding from the Government's Housing Infrastructure Fund. Photo / Brett Phibbs

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$300m Auckland housing project proceeding

19 Apr, 2018 4:50pm
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A $300m project to boost housing in northwest Auckland could boost public transport too.

Whenuapai, home of an RNZAF airbase, is earmarked for a new housing scheme.

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$300m project to fast-track 6200 new Auckland homes in doubt

19 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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A $300m plan for a housing project in West Auckland is in doubt.

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff recovering at home in Clevedon with his dog Belle after having heart surgery. Photo / Dean Purcell

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Mayor Phil Goff suffers heart attack: I could have died

18 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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Phil Goff has spoken about a heart scare and heart disease claiming the life of a brother.

The former Waitakere City Council building which sits in the heart of Henderson is on the proposed disposal list.

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Auckland Council sales plan deferred

17 Apr, 2018 10:08am
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Auckland councillors are seeking more information on a $173m council property sales plan.

The race is on to get Auckland ready for the America's Cup syndicates arriving late next year.

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America's Cup: Construction staff will have to work 24/7

16 Apr, 2018 5:46pm
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Auckland has to pull out all stops to have the city ready for the America's Cup next year.

Auckland is planning to hold three America's Cup defences. Image / Supplied

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America's Cup defences plan out for feedback

16 Apr, 2018 3:17pm
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A new resource consent application for the America's Cup has been made public today.

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff is in hospital after unscheduled surgery. Photo / File

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Auckland Mayor Phil Goff in hospital

15 Apr, 2018 7:02pm
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Auckland Mayor Phil Goff had an angioplasty this weekend.

Artist impression of light rail on Queen Street. Source / Auckland Transport

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Auckland trams not coming until 2025, say experts

13 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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The Prime Minister's promise for trams in Auckland by 2021 is more like 2025, say experts.

NEW ZEALAND

Waitakere Ranges closed to combat kauri dieback

10 Apr, 2018 1:21pm
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Much of the Waitakere and Hunua Ranges will close in May to contain kauri dieback disease.

Electric car sales could increase when petrol prices rise.

BUSINESS

Petrol hikes 'will increase electric car sales'

6 Apr, 2018 8:37am
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Electric vehicle sales will increase with the rise in petrol prices, says one car boss.

Picasso's - Femme a la resille, part of a promised gift to Auckland Art Gallery by Julian Robertson and Josie Robertson. Image / Supplied

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Auckland's $370m art collection moving

6 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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Auckland Art Gallery's valuable art collection is being moved to a new storage facility.

The Government's proposed petrol tax will be higher when GST is added.

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GST takes fuel tax higher than announced

5 Apr, 2018 6:45pm
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The Government has not told drivers its new fuel tax will be higher when GST is added.

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says the Government's extra petrol tax is unwelcome but necessary.

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Auckland Mayor defends regional fuel tax plan

4 Apr, 2018 6:54pm
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Aucklanders understand the need for higher petrol prices to fix congestion, says Goff.

Auckland City Council Administration building.

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Heritage groups fear for Auckland's first skyscraper

23 Mar, 2018 1:45pm
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Converting the historic Civic Administration Building into apartments in proving tricky.

Auckland councillors voted to keep business class travel for staff. Source / Singapore Airlines

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Phil Goff bats for business class travel

22 Mar, 2018 4:11pm
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Phil Goff refuses to "hammer the bastards" over business class travel at council.