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
BusinessDreams of new homes fadeSimon Collins and Anne Gibson report in a Herald investigation into Auckland's special housing areas - and find progress is surprisingly slow.05 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandGoff to stand for mayor, Brown stays quietFormer Labour leader expected to run campaign based on improving transport.05 Nov 01:35 AM
New ZealandAT eyes expanding Hop cardAuckland Transport is considering extending the reach of its $100 million Hop ticketing system to council services such as libraries and swimming pools.02 Nov 04:00 PM
SportWaikaraka racing plans in airPlans to resume racing at Waikaraka Park speedway remain in turmoil, despite the arrival of temporary seating after a council decision to ban public use of its grandstand.02 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCCTV camera could help capture culpritsAuckland Council is offering to install a CCTV camera at an illegal dumping "hot spot" in South Auckland.30 Oct 04:32 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: National plays it coy in AucklandIt bemuses me the way the major political parties go to so much trouble to disguise their interest in running Auckland Council, Brian Rudman writes.29 Oct 11:56 PM
Rugby World CupRWCF: Fanzone screen ruled outHefty costs for screens, security and "other services" are reasons why the Super City's refuse to set up a fanzone for Aucklanders to watch the RWCF.29 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFerry basin claim labelled 'arrogant'Auckland Council officers have unveiled a plan to reclaim part of the ferry basin on the city waterfront for public space.29 Oct 02:24 AM
Freight and logisticsNew dates for SkyPath mediationMediation between supporters of the Auckland Harbour Bridge SkyPath and its detractors has been delayed by a month.27 Oct 08:35 PM
New ZealandNats back new Auckland ticketNational Party figures are behind a new ticket, Auckland Future, being set up to wrestle for control of the Super City at next year's local body elections.27 Oct 04:30 PM
Freight and logisticsCyclists win SkyPath actionEnvironment Court grants cycling lobby groups permission to join litigation over Auckland's proposed SkyPath.26 Oct 10:30 PM
EditorialEditorial: Councils must stick to their own concernsThe Auckland Council intends to hold a debate and a vote on whether to oppose exploratory oil drilling in an area of seabed off the west coast.26 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandVote looms on oil surveyAuckland Council will vote on Thursday over whether to allow offshore oil exploration off Auckland's west coast.24 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionNo need for secrecy around heritage plansThe Auckland Council has been struggling to work out how to preserve the city's heritage in housing.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLiquor ban to cover new beachesA liquor ban will be imposed on Auckland's newest beaches a fortnight before they open for public use as a result of a regional review of liquor bans.20 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland alcohol bans watered downAlcohol bans in Auckland are being watered down as the number of areas covered by prohibitions will drop by more than a half.20 Oct 12:36 AM
