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Brian Rudman: U-turn one in eye for intensification god

Councillors finally moved to rethink rezoning plans, and it's about time too, writes Brian Rudman.

Independent group could decide Auckland housing stalemate

Bitter divisions over housing density in Auckland could be referred to an independent group to find a lasting solution.

Auckland's housing problem: Govt could intervene

Prime Minister John Key will not rule out Government intervention to solve Auckland's housing problem.

Auckland Council spending 'a shambles'

Auckland mayoral candidate Vic Crone is calling for heads to roll after Auckland Council spent $1.2 billion on IT and has "nothing to show for it".

Palino: 'No dirty politics in my campaign'

WATCH: A combative John Palino angrily brushed aside any links to the Len Brown sex scandal today when announcing he is running for mayoral office again.

$1b in IT costs 'wasted'

The Super City has spent $1.24 billion on IT since it was formed in 2010 - enough to pay for the council's half share of the $2.5 billion city rail link.

Paul Little: An embarrassment of Mayors

Some say Auckland gets the mayor it deserves. I'd like to think that's yet to happen, writes Paul Little.

Bernard Hickey: Council caves before home owners

Auckland Council is reverting to its Unitary Plan proposal, which will provide for just over 80,000 new homes by 2040, writes Bernard Hickey.

Council going back to drawing board

The Auckland Council is going back to the drawing board after a majority of councillors scuttled housing density proposals in the city's leafy suburbs on Wednesday.

Editorial: Unitary Plan needs nerve to see through

It is too easy to panic politicians in election year, particularly in local body elections where the turnouts are usually low.

Teen's rubbish truck death: council prosecuted

Devonshire, of West Harbour, was crushed in the incident which happened on her fifth week in the job.

Lisa Carrington takes on weed battle

Olympic champion kayaker Lisa Carrington has expressed her frustration with the state of a North Shore lake.

Recycling bin dropped at Council office

Auckland Council had a hard time missing Vinko Bosnyak's complaint today -- he parked it at their front door.

Auckland housing rezone loses support

A majority of Auckland councillors now do not support plans to rezone thousands of homes for more intensive housing and apartments.

Auckland central hot option for residents

Progression in Auckland central pushed by Auckland Council has made the city a fantastic place to live for residents.

Tower fix could sting ratepayers

Cladding problems on Auckland Council's 31-storey HQ may cost tens of millions to repair.

Domain development: Roads to be closed

Several roads will be closed and greater access provided to pedestrians and cyclists under a draft master plan for the development of Auckland Domain.

Battle over Maori burial site

Fletcher executives will face protests from a small Maori community in Mangere when they attend a planning hearing tomorrow for a proposed new housing project.