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PR war: Behind the scenes of Auckland’s three-way stadium scrap

COMMENT: Bidders have concerns about the working group's lack of expertise.

Budget plan, rift with council and Fonterra considers selling brands | Focus Morning Bulletin May 17

Auckland Council go over the final proposal for city's 10-year-budget, half of Christchurch City Holdings board resign and Fonterra considers selling global consumer business.

AT boss apologises to Mayor Brown over controversial CBD parking charges, delays rollout

AT plans to charge for weekends, including overnight on Sundays, and public holidays.

Letters: AT needs an attitude change; Three Strikes justice

OPINION: 'We appear to have a bureaucracy that is not reading the room.'

Proposed rates rises for Auckland households lower than first proposed

'I’ve proposed the lowest rates increase of any metropolitan council in New Zealand.'

Editorial: AT will win no friends by making people pay for something that was free

OPINION: Inner-city locals would be right to wonder why they’re being treated differently.

Auckland hospitality workers forced to pay for new 24/7 parking fees in the CBD

These charges come after the Government’s removal of half-priced public transport.

Axed rubbish bins to port funding: How will the Super City pay for its future?

Auckland Council meets next week to discuss its Long-Term Plan.

Auckland ratepayers subsidise $15m towing fees over five years

The subsidy is about $200 for every vehicle towed.

'Do less, pay less': Mayor Brown weighs into poll on his proposed 7.5% rates rise

A new poll has broken down how Aucklanders feel about 2024's looming rates rise.

Focus: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s payment demand

Wayne Brown claims the cash-strapped city is missing on millions of dollars. Video / NZHerald

Housing Minister grants Auckland Council one-year extension to devise new intensification rules

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's been pushing for an extension, now Chris Bishop's granted it.

Opinion: They built it, but nobody comes now

OPINION: When the stadium opened in 1997, there was an expectation 'they' would come.

Train schedules slashed: Auckland's Western Line faces disruption amid Kiwirail works

Some have questioned timing of the works, criticising the disruption for commuters.

Explained: Mayor's $3-4b war chest to secure council's financial future, disaster response

It's not sensible to have all your eggs in two baskets, the council treasurer says.

Paula Bennett confirms she is eyeing up Auckland mayoralty

Wayne Brown: Local government shouldn't be a dumping ground for failed politicians.