OpinionCameron Brewer: Broken zoning promises will hurt at pollsIt's not just height, it's density. In the widespread mixed housing suburban zones all a developer now needs to secure is a quarter of an acre, writes Cameron Brewer.12 Jan 02:02 AM
BusinessWorst PR curveballs of 2015From the flag debate to the outrage surrounding the TPPA, this year the government was at the centre of the country's three biggest PR challenges.28 Dec 11:26 PM
New ZealandMan found not guilty of bribing council workerAn Auckland man charged by the Serious Fraud Office of trying to bribe an Auckland Council employee has been found not guilty.23 Dec 08:35 AM
New ZealandCouncil training spend $7mThe Auckland Council has spent more than $28 million on staff training and related travel costs in four years.21 Dec 09:15 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council boss gets $60K pay riseThe council's governing body has decided to offer Stephen Town a new remuneration package of $690,000 an amount that will be fixed for two years from January 15.17 Dec 04:11 AM
ConstructionAuckland rezoning maps set to be releasedAuckland Council is understood to be releasing maps tomorrow showing large swathes of suburban Auckland being rezoned for multiple townhouses and apartments.16 Dec 08:57 AM
BusinessNo public consultation over rezoningA call for public consultation on rezoning more suburban areas for townhouses and apartments has been quashed by Mayor Len Brown.14 Dec 08:30 PM
BusinessRod Drury 'incredibly proud' of CroneXero chief executive "incredibly proud" of NZ managing director Victoria Crone, who has resigned from her role to make a bid for the Auckland mayoralty.14 Dec 05:22 AM
New ZealandXero boss in race for mayoraltyThe contest to find a new mayor for the Super City moved up a gear yesterday when business boss Victoria Crone put her hat in the ring.14 Dec 03:24 AM
New ZealandSelwyn in line to run council flatsOne of New Zealand's biggest aged-care providers is believed to have been picked by Auckland Council to take over managing the council's 1412 pensioner flats.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Top 10 crazy call centre queriesAuckland Council published a list of some of the weirdest requests its call center staff were saddled with.11 Dec 04:30 PM
BusinessVictoria Crone to decide Monday on Auckland mayoraltyAuckland business boss is expected to announce on Monday whether she will contest the Auckland mayoralty.10 Dec 05:45 AM
New ZealandCouncil picked Cup winThe Auckland Council was so confident the men in black would win the Rugby World Cup they were planning celebrations two games into the tournament.05 Dec 04:00 PM
ConstructionShoddy work: Notices issued to fix buildingA $50 million-plus housing project at Albany identified as the site of a shoddy-building video has been issued with four notices by Auckland Council to fix work.03 Dec 09:09 AM
BusinessDecision reached in City Rail Link lease disputeEnvironment Court reached decision on dispute between property owner and Auckland Council.23 Nov 10:30 PM
OpinionGareth Morgan: Cats - the number one threat to native wildlifeAll the money spent and work being done by the council and groups to restore native wildlife is a complete waste of time if we don't manage the number one problem - cats, writes Gareth Morgan.23 Nov 09:53 PM
BusinessFrom leafy suburb to apartment zoneAuckland councillors are going behind closed doors to propose rezoning thousands more houses in the city's suburbs for multiple townhouses and apartments.23 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Liveable city faces some tough choicesAchieving the Auckland Council's ambitious goals will require a more rigorous approach to its financial position.20 Nov 07:36 PM
CartoonsCartoon: World toilet dayPhil Goff formally announces he will run for Auckland Mayor.20 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandDavid Hay to stand for Auckland mayorFormer Green Party member and council employee David Hay has announced he is standing for the Auckland mayoralty next year.19 Nov 06:54 PM
New ZealandFamily wait for sanctuary deal closureTwo years after a nature sanctuary was put up for sale on Great Barrier Island, its owners are awaiting a deal to be settled with their preferred buyer19 Nov 04:00 PM
Business$70m Te Atatu land claim fightWrangle over waterfront land on Auckland peninsula may be heading to the Supreme Court.18 Nov 07:40 PM
BusinessMayor Len Brown comes in under budgetMr Brown's office today pro-actively released details about his office spend following an Official Information Act request from councillor Cameron Brewer.17 Nov 11:22 PM
New ZealandCouncillors say Brown shouldn't go to ParisAuckland Mayor Len Brown says there is much to learn for Auckland from his attendance at a global climate change conference in Paris this month.17 Nov 02:34 AM
BusinessTech chief may stand for mayorHead of Xero confirms she is considering running for Auckland mayor.16 Nov 08:04 PM
New ZealandAuckland for sale, but rates won't dropA privatisation programme of Super City assets offers up billions for the cash-strapped Auckland Council but little in the way of rates relief.13 Nov 04:00 PM
AirlinesThe great firesale: push to raise billionsThe airport, port, golf courses, parks, car-parking buildings and marinas could be privatised.12 Nov 08:57 PM
New ZealandRatepayers gain from 'greening'A green overhaul by Auckland Council is expected to save ratepayers nearly three quarters of a million dollars each year.12 Nov 04:00 PM
ConstructionControversial land swap approvedA controversial land swap for a housing project at Three Kings Quarry has been approved by Auckland councillors today.12 Nov 12:07 AM
New ZealandCouncil to reduce iwi approval rulesCouncillors will vote on Thursday to remove 1373 of the 3600 sites of value from the proposed Unitary Plan, or new planning rulebook for the Super City.09 Nov 12:47 AM
EditorialEditorial: No surprise housing accord has been a flopAuckland house prices have been driven by speculative demand as much as - or probably more than - a shortage of supply.08 Nov 04:30 PM
EntertainmentLiquor ban possible for AC/DC showPolice want to ban alcohol around legendary rockers' AC/DC Springs concert.07 Nov 07:47 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Maori board hops over the lawIt's rare for politicians to admit their mistakes. Particularly one as recent as Auckland Council's unelected Maori Statutory Board, writes Brian Rudman.05 Nov 08:13 PM
Business102 houses built out of target of 39,000Two years after Auckland Council and the Government signed a "housing accord", only 102 houses are known to have been built under its "fast-track" rules.05 Nov 04:00 PM
