OpinionGreg McKeown: Put council back in controlCOMMENT: Auckland needs a new direction set by the elected representatives not the bureaucracy.26 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandBizarre calls to NZ councils revealedThe weird, wonderful, and wrathful calls fielded every day by staff at councils across New Zealand have been revealed.25 Sep 02:16 AM
New ZealandWhen I become mayor ... yeah rightPolls say Phil Goff will be Auckland mayor. So how do the other contenders keep going ?23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandDisabled isolated by lack of representationLosing a leg to cancer as an 11-year-old wasn't enough to put Katrina Bungard off from standing up for others. The Howick Local Board 22 Sep 11:06 PM
New ZealandApartments planned for 'Civic Quarter'Apartments will be built on the upper floors of the Civic Administration Building in Aotea Square under a deal unveiled by Mayor Len Brown today.21 Sep 03:08 AM
New ZealandWhat you need to know about electionsYour burning questions on the upcoming elections have been answered.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFranklin - A fast growing communityThe sprawling Franklin ward has major infrastructure needs, say locals.19 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Distrust and apathyCOMMENT: Auckland Council has had an attack of the Mills & Boons and decided LOVE is the solution to its most pressing problem.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew Auckland blueprint faces hiccupA new city blueprint allowing for apartment living could be delayed after a late flurry of appeals in the lead up to a 5pm deadline on Friday.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAlbany boom unsettling for someAlbany ward, like much of Auckland, is growing. But that change comes with worries.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHowick's character a core issuePeople in Howick are keeping demands for Council simple: protect their ward's "special character" while ensuring trips to the city are less of an ordeal.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLink cost rise puts damper on govt dealAucklanders may have to stump up extra $300 million for City Rail Link after confirmation the cost has blown out to between $2.8 billion and $3.4 billion.14 Sep 08:55 AM
New ZealandPrivate money may fund light railMayoral contenders Phil Goff and Vic Crone both say they will tap private investors to pay for an Auckland light rail system if central government fails to fund it.14 Sep 04:37 AM
New ZealandPublic transport tops the agendaImprovements to public transport are top of the agenda in Albert-Eden-Roskill.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCity Rail Link funding breakthroughIn a major milestone for Auckland City, the Government will today officially stump up half the cost of the long-awaited city rail link.13 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: In the race, but not to winCOMMENT: Mark Thomas used to run a fancy up-market eatery overlooking the Ferry Buildings. He should have stuck with it.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSafety key issue for Manurewa-PapakuraSprucing up tired town centres, public safety and managing ongoing residential growth are the biggest concerns for Manurewa-Papakura ward voters.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandRalston and Lee duke it outIt's the battle of the bruisers. Mike Lee versus Bill Ralston for the coveted Waitemata and Gulf seat.12 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayoral hopefuls share vision for futureCriticism said leadership race was between mediocre candidates and called for big ideas. Bernard Orsman asked contenders how they'll do that.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand$220k on replacing playground swingsT-bar swings are being removed from Auckland playgrounds after a set suddenly failed while being used by a child.10 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanRudman: Who would stand for local govt?COMMENT: As we prepare to yawn our way through another round of local government elections, spare a thought for the masochists fighting to represent you.06 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionGoff, Crone, wear your party hatsCOMMENT: Be honest. Say what you represent and, in the spirit of openness and transparency, be clear about who is supporting your candidacy.05 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionWorst highway junction just got worseCOMMENT: With the passing of Auckland's Unitary Plan, Warkworth's notorious State Highway 1 intersection at Hill St just got worse.04 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanRoughan: Auckland's rubbish take-overCOMMENT: Little things can tell voters a lot about their local government. The Super City's new inorganic recycling service came to our house this week.02 Sep 05:00 PM
ConstructionAuckland building inspectors in hot demandAuckland Council is in urgent need of dozens of qualified building inspectors.30 Aug 11:05 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanAll aboard another bureaucratic blunderComment: Auckland Transport can sometimes be its own worst enemy. AT hit Crone for ads but what about its own bus signage?30 Aug 05:00 PM
BDBDBusinessAuckland Council's debt rises to $7.6bDebt rose as New Zealand's biggest city stepped up investment to try to manage the rapid rise in its population.29 Aug 03:52 AM
New ZealandLost tickets a wallet-busterAuckland Council is charging customers three full days parking fees if they lose their ticket at three of its central city carparks.27 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessDevelopers quit fast-track as prices soarDevelopers who pushed for fast-track development rights in some of Auckland's special housing areas are now walking away from the process.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSword-wielding man: so what happened?David Rankin's version of events that he and Don Brash were threatened differs from TVNZ's head of news.22 Aug 08:45 PM
New ZealandVic Crone aims for undecided votersCentre-right Auckland mayoral candidate Vic Crone says she is encouraged by a poll showing a big chunk of undecided voters in the race for city hall.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCrone promises hard line on Council bodiesVic Crone is promising to take a tough line with the council's business units, saying they are a law unto themselves and not delivering value for money.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMeet the Hurricanes fan behind the Unitary PlanAuckland Council planning manager John Duguid led the Unitary Plan process. He was relieved was see the 'massive beast' come into force.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPhil Goff rules mayoral race - so farPhil Goff has established a commanding lead in the Auckland mayoral race with fewer than four weeks until voting begins, according to one poll.21 Aug 06:00 PM
