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Auckland's property valuations are out – search yours

The city's delayed and much-anticipated property valuations are finally out.

Auckland residential property values drop 9%, new CVs to be released this week

Rates will rise by 5.8% from July 1, based on new valuations.

Auckland rates and water bills to rise by $324 from July

Rates will jump by 5.8% and water bills by 7.2%.

Confidential Auckland blueprint tackles housing intensification, flood risks

The new rules aim to protect against floods while boosting housing near transport.

Editorial: Council rates are the tax we love to hate

OPINION: The only certainties in life are death and taxes – and both are expensive.

Release date set for Auckland's long-awaited property revaluations

The new CVs are due out in the week June 9-13.

Key reveals moves to 'sideline' two ministers to get CRL built

Mayor Wayne Brown says he hasn't visited Wellington in 10 years and has no plans to.

Auckland Council reaches settlement with cafe owner over $900,000 rates debt

The settlement prevents a forced sale of Rupa's Cafe and two homes.

'Messy': Why Auckland property valuation delays could mean fluctuating rates for homeowners

Time is short for the release of new valuations to set rates, says councillor Chris Darby.

Simon Wilson: Wayne Brown’s terrible plan to abolish one of Auckland Council’s best agencies

OPINION: Why Auckland Council should ignore the mayor and keep its top agency Eke Panuku.

Fresh concerns about completion date of Auckland’s $5.5b City Rail Link

Alarm bells have already rung about cost and time blowouts.

'Surgical change': Transport Minister, mayor wield knife to reform Auckland Transport

Local Boards, not AT, will decide projects in their communities.

Council to 'take back control' of Auckland Transport's policy functions

The two Browns have announced a major shake-up to Auckland Transport's functions.

Port of Auckland’s $100m project to expand into the Waitematā Harbour endorsed

The agreement keeps rates down and returns land to the public, says Wayne Brown.

Hīkoi comes to an end and diver killed in shark attack | NZ Herald News Update

Hīkoi's peaceful nine-day protest comes to an end, debate over concrete/asphalt roads, diver killed in Chatham Islands shark attack, and Wayne Brown looking to scrap CCOs.