PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon Laird: Council still has no clue what to do with Western SpringsOPINION: Western Springs has 20,000 seated for speedway and nearly 50,000 for concerts.29 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumAucklandAuckland Council lists million-dollar North Shore home for forced sale over $220k rates billRates last fully paid in 2005; Council believes the owner may be overseas.25 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumEditorialEditorial: What a load of rubbishOPINION: Rubbish – and what to do with it – never fails to draw ire.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPies and baked beans: Simon Watts responds to mayors' worries about rates caps12 Mar 04:00 PM
Politics"He's trying to screw me" Mayor Wayne Brown on David Seymour and map-gateWatch05 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumNew Zealand'Big mistake': Million-dollar sale collapses as rising star estate agent copy-pastes signature04 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Bill Clinton's ties to Epstein, KiwiSaver rates changeWatch27 Feb 07:18 PM
PremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: A bridge toll would hurt those who can't afford it the most19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandProperty flippers chased for alleged $22m in debt quietly joined new real estate firm15 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandWhere did the money go? Property traders left $28m in debt and just $38k in cash09 Feb 07:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandProperty flippers face wave of company collapses as liquidators chase $28m debt A 2024 Herald probe found Hills-linked traders flipped 71 homes for millions in profit.22 Jan 04:00 PM
Auckland'Now we finish the job': Why Auckland's mayor is backing a 7.9% rates riseFor an average household, rates will climb to $4341.15 Dec 04:09 AM
New Zealand'Risky business': Major property flipping firm faces mortgagee salesThe Hills Real Estate team once made about $5.4m profit trading 71 homes.12 Dec 12:04 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandCredit ratings giant warns Govt rates cap will squeeze councils' financesAuckland Council already owes $14.6b, with $648m a year spent on interest.07 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow rate caps and mayor-only boards could reshape your councilRates rises would be capped at between 2% and 4% under the new plan.03 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandRates reform: Will the cap help or hurt communities?Minister Simon Watts explains how it will work - and what it means for councils.Watch02 Dec 07:27 PM
AucklandFunding squeeze: Rates cap row puts CRL and ferries in the firing lineWayne Brown wants a 7.9% rates rise to cover the $235m CRL running costs.02 Dec 05:00 AM
AucklandAuckland households face 7.9% rates rise to fund $5.5b City Rail LinkThe increase lands before a Government rates cap of 2% to 4% kicks in from January 2027.01 Dec 05:00 AM
AucklandChristine Fletcher and Troy Churton: Why Auckland's 2 million-home zoning plan goes too far, too fastOPINION: Plan Change 120 is one of the most contentious ever proposed by Auckland Council.30 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand$2.7m Auckland house famous for homemade political billboards at risk of being seizedIke Finau has spent 20 years posting signs attacking judges, politicians and councillors.23 Nov 07:48 PM
AucklandAuckland rates shake-up on table as new councillor pushes for review of flat chargeThe uniform annual general charge puts more of the rates' burden on to lower-value homes.23 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRates dispute: Council to revalue all properties in luxury Ōnetangi 'hotspot'Christopher and Amanda Luxon's private holiday home is in the exclusive enclave.06 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandAkl rates revenue hits $3b, typical household rates bill up 85% since Super City mergerRates now make up 35% of council income, down from nearly half in 2010.24 Oct 04:03 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandInside the new councillors' to-do lists: What each wants done in Auckland this termProblems with roaming dogs are a high priority for two councillors.13 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMayor bombarded with 1500 emails before sending 'f*** off' replyRatepayer lobby says profane response 'water off a duck's back'.02 Oct 09:50 PM
Auckland'Democratic voice denied': Claims rural Aucklanders 'misled' after shock rates jumpSome rural households were hit with rates hikes of more than 20% this year.15 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDemand for Auckland apartment living rises fast; Remuera and Mt Eden top upmarket demandA new study reveals growing demand for apartments and where that demand is strongest.14 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon Wilson'Complete rubbish': Mayor blasts councillor's comments on Auckland housing plan 'Planning by firing squad' and 'a gun to the head of the city' are a sample of reactions.29 Aug 02:41 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland's big debate: Why we're planning for 2 million homesOPINION: The new housing rules and news from the election campaigns under way in Auckland.22 Aug 05:00 PM
AucklandRural rates revolt: Anger mounts over 'staggering' increases A Facebook page against the hikes has attracted nearly 1000 members.19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandCouncil hires private investigator to track home owner over $220k rates billForced sale looms for the owner, who has not paid rates since 2005.15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: The double tax hitting ratepayers in the pocketANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.12 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'We are trapped': Rural family face 73% rates rise and can't sell landTrevor Knox and his family have been hit with a 73% increase in rates, now over $10,000. They cannot sell their land for housing due to a lack of wastewater connection until 2031.Watch11 Aug 05:00 PM
