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Public to have say on $1.5m sculpture

'Lighthouse' application wants public say blocked

An application to build the controversial $1.5 million "lighthouse" sculpture on Queens Wharf has recommended not giving the public a say.

Support for halt to port work

The Auckland Chamber of Commerce is supporting a halt of work on two large wharf extensions into the Waitemata Harbour.

Protest against 24hr Macca's

More than 1000 people have signed an online petition protesting a West Auckland McDonald's from operating 24 hours a day.

Swney: $4 million in fraud

Auckland businessman Alex Swney's actions have reflected poorly on the country, the Serious Fraud Office says.

Port protesters want mayor to act

Port protesters are targeting Mayor Len Brown to stop work on two huge wharf extensions into the Waitemata Harbour.

Should Pasifika stay in South Auckland?

A community meeting with the Auckland Council tomorrow is expected to drum up big support for keeping the Pasifika Festival permanently in South Auckland.

Auckland City: The $10b spend up

Auckland Council's City Centre Integration team has just released a map showing the huge public and private investment planned for the next decade.

Kicked out of home for carparks

About 40 residents of Auckland's council-owned properties face being kicked out of their homes to make way for 44 carparks.

This is the controversial new sculpture

The controversial $1.5 million "lighthouse" sculpture on Queens Wharf is being made more in keeping with its state house roots.

Big wharves for cruise ships

Owners of a new generation mega cruise ship heading for New Zealand say they welcome plans by Ports of Auckland to extend its container wharves.

First look at rail-link designs

Artists' impressions of Auckland's City Rail Link include a new underground station at Karangahape Rd built to resemble a stingray.

Row over $20m leaky payout

A fight has erupted over one of New Zealand's biggest leaky building payouts, as 253 owners of a North Shore apartment/hotel tower battle one another.

Change drives anti-rape leader out

Sexual violence survivor advocate Dr Kim McGregor has resigned from the agency because its board has decided to narrow its focus.

Fight to save camp ground

Plans for a high-performance sailing centre on a Takapuna Beach reserve in Auckland have drawn solid opposition from those trying to keep the site as a camping ground.

Key says he's willing to work with Goff

Prime Minister John Key says the Government would be willing to work with Labour MP Phil Goff if he becomes Auckland mayor.

Door closes on Gen Rent: The proof is in the figures

If you are reading this and you don't own Auckland property, this will probably ruin your Sunday.

Big demand with Auckland on the rise

In September 2013, the Government and council agreed to the accord with a target of consenting 39,000 new homes over three years.