New ZealandGreat deal or 'backslapping'? Council sells 7pc of Auckland Airport shares overnightAfter contentious debate, Auckland Airport shares were sold overnight.01 Sep 12:03 AM
ConstructionEllerslie Racecourse redevelopment: 330 long-term rentals to be builtAucklanders get a chance to live in guaranteed long-term rentals by Ellerslie Racecourse.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland apartment owners shocked by rates bill showing $10,000 increaseThe homeowners were told to pay up on the $14,000 bill and ask questions later.03 Aug 04:11 AM
New ZealandHundreds of uninhabitable Auckland homes to get full rates relief over the next yearThe cost of the rates relief is between $1.2 million and $3m.27 Jul 04:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand$100,000 a day: Mayor's horror at council's accounting and law firms billCritics say the figures are eye-watering and troubling during a time of budget cuts.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'They are shutting down families': Cuts hit Auckland ECE centres hardThe council previously funded all 10 Kauri Kids childcare centres across the region.25 Jul 12:39 AM
New ZealandFlood accommodation payment vital: 'People's mental health was paper-thin'Owners of red- and yellow-stickered homes are still paying rates for properties.19 Jul 11:51 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAssets frittered away - for what?OPINION: A councillor shares his misgivings over the sale of airport shares.04 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown sets record for the Super City’s highest rates increaseMayor is disappointed at the biggest rates increase.02 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland councillors formally approve Mayor Wayne Brown’s first budget - household rates rise by 7.7 per centRates rise overall by 11 per cent, household rates by 7.7 per cent.28 Jun 10:56 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessAuckland airport share sale: Ratepayers could end up being short-changedCouncil's compromise might have just delivered Aucklanders the worst of two worlds.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland households face extra $700-$1000 in rates, water billsHouseholds could have to pay $1000 more over two years.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWayne Brown lands first budget, selling fewer airport shares and higher ratesTalks were 'tough, really tough', said Shane Henderson, who was seen with head in hands.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Most challenging in history': Auckland Council agrees to sell partial stake in airportThe vote passed 14 to 6 and will see millions of dollars of debt paid down.09 Jun 02:02 AM
New ZealandAuckland councillors vote down alternative budget planLot Fuli's alternative budget holds rates down and keeps the airport shares.09 Jun 12:41 AM
New ZealandD-day for airport shares sale: Compromise may be on cards as Auckland Council meetsToday's the day: Councillors are voting on whether to sell the council's airport stake.07 Jun 05:57 PM
KahuTamaki Makaurau iwi: Sell back the port land that was stolen from MāoriNgāti Whātua Ōrākei has made a daring bid to buy the Ports of Auckland.07 Jun 07:44 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: High-stakes airport shares voteOpinion: Our editorial on Auckland Council's decision on Thursday.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland rates and water bills could rise to $5000 a year if airport shares not soldNo one wants higher rates, says Mayor Wayne Brown.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWayne Brown blames abusive emails to councillors on 'excited' staffStaff blamed for acting in a 'fit of excitement'.03 Jun 07:46 AM
New Zealand‘Sign of desperation’: Councillors respond after mayor forwards abusive emailsBrown is fighting for his budget but councillors say they're not impressed.02 Jun 06:32 AM
New ZealandPolice to go electric, Auckland ram raiders thwarted & Council jobs 'held hostage' | Focus Morning Bulletin: 2 June, 2023 Police steer towards electric future, how the Government is helping those worst hit by weather events and bollards stop ram raiders in their tracks in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch01 Jun 05:09 PM
New ZealandWayne Brown takes pot shots at councillors during shambolic meetingThe mayor continues to dig a hole for himself, says councillor Mike Lee.01 Jun 02:44 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSir Graham Lowe: Sell the bloody airport sharesOpinion: Legendary rugby league coach 'Lowie' backs Mayor Wayne Brown's proposal.01 Jun 01:35 AM
New Zealand'Last to leave, turn the lights off,’ Auckland Mayor presents budget proposal at chaotic press conferenceHousehold rates will rise by the rate of inflation - 6.7 per cent.31 May 08:30 PM
New ZealandWayne Brown says it’s a ‘close call’ but support lacking to sell council’s airport sharesBrown has threatened to reinstate deep cuts if the share sale does not proceed.31 May 07:23 PM
PoliticsMinister under investigation, scrap yard fire burns & Loafers Lodge inspections revealed | Focus Morning Bulletin: 31 May, 2023 Minister investigated over accusations she misled Parliament, fire crews fight blaze in South Auckland and Wayne Brown lashes out on the eve of his final budget proposal, in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 May 05:48 PM
AirlinesIs there a business case for selling publicly owned assets?Selling government assets isn't necessarily a bad thing.30 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHas the crisis behind the airport share sale been over-hyped?Opinion: A veteran Auckland councillor breaks ranks to oppose the sale.30 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWayne Brown condemns ‘Labour MPs in waiting’ for not supporting airport shares saleOnly 4 per cent of Aucklanders want higher rates, says Brown.30 May 06:21 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChristine Fletcher: The air pocket in Auckland Airport share saleOpinion: Councillor claims undue haste and a lack of detail in share sale proposal.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds more job cuts at Auckland CouncilThe PSA says a cost of living crisis is not the time to be cutting jobs.23 May 04:57 AM
AirlinesAuckland Council starts prepping sale of airport shares - reportMayor Brown has said a sale may be the only way to plug a $375 million budget hole.17 May 06:18 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonOpinion: Five ways for Auckland Council to raise more money and to spend it betterSimon Wilson: Some ideas that might help the mayor's new budget plan.15 May 05:00 PM
