Despite only being a few weeks into the job, Phil Goff has a firm grasp on his council's priorities, report James Penn and Tim McCready.

Collaborative thinking and co-operation would help get some of our key infrastructure projects underway, writes Robert Jones.

The community is desperate for the Penlink Project to get underway on the Whangaparaoa Peninsula.

Khyaati Acharya and Oliver Hartwich say devolving decision-making will mean more effective policies for Auckland.

Time to savour the successes of the Super City.

Greg Hall talks to chief executive John Dalzell about how the new Panuku Development Auckland organisation will move forward.

Forging political consensus on the housing affordability challenge is an elusive task at best, reports Alexander Speirs.

The fall-out from the hot Auckland housing market has created contrasting impressions on the latest Mayoral Scorecard. The housing impact sits at the top and bottom of the rankings.

Five years on, former Local Government Minister Rodney Hide looks back at the formation of New Zealand's first Super City.

Auckland is undergoing major changes as it rapidly grows and develops.

Auckland has a prime opportunity to showcase its innovation and business prowess to two of the world's leading cities, their investors and immediate markets.

The Super City will be more diverse as it grows bigger.

A new identity that provides more meaning, clarity and understanding will give Auckland a stronger presence in the global village, says a marketing expert.

On taking office, Len Brown asked the Office of the Mayor to prepare a set of measures that would monitor progress against his vision.

The most contentious recommendations from the Productivity Commission are around granting new statutory powers for central Government.

Peter Thompson of Barfoot and Thompson talks to Bill Bennett about changes in Auckland's housing market.

An international collaboration between two heavyweight private companies has emerged as the likely vehicle for a proposed screen precinct at Hobsonville Point.

The Productivity Commission has proposed a cap on land prices, writes Alexander Speirs.

The most contentious recommendations from the Productivity Commission are around granting new statutory powers for central Government.

Auckland is on track to become the world's most liveable city in five years, says Len Brown.

Five years into the Super City, many large projects and initiatives which languished have now been delivered or are well under way.

Auckland is on the verge of progressing a number of major urban transformation and infrastructure projects.

Auckland Transport has work underway to provide a solution for those parts of the city that cannot be served by the heavy rail network.

An ‘open book’ debate to find the revenue to fund Auckland’s $300m a year transport investment shortfall is required, suggests Michael Barnett.

Auckland is making inroads in its bid to be a crucial innovation hub of the Asia-Pacific, writes Graham Skellern.

Auckland now has its own version of a free trade agreement with two of the world's most influential cities.

The Living Building Challenge is an international performance standard for building projects of all scales.

A forward-thinking strategy is vital for Auckland's success, writes Heather Shotter.

Auckland is growing its reputation as a travellers' mecca, writes Alexander Speirs.