New ZealandMore Auckland councillors say they'll voteCouncillors Cathy Casey and Wayne Walker have come forward today to say they will have a say on tomorrow’s final budget vote.24 Jun 04:04 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Spineless city politicians need to sit up and governIn a democracy, if the executive can't get a majority to support its plans, the accepted course is for the rulers to go away and prepare a budget the majority will support, writes Brian Rudman.23 Jun 09:30 PM
InvestmentRent hikes to cover rates increaseA tenants' watchdog has warned rent increases risk pricing people out of Auckland's heated housing market, sparking homelessness and social problems.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSuper City budget on shaky groundA new 10-year, $60 billion budget for the Super City is on shaky ground a day out from the final vote.23 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Budget vote too important to be dodgedFairly or not, politicians are expected to have solid, unambiguous positions on every issue. Not for them the shades of grey that influence the decision-making of most people in everyday life.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBrown's budget on shaky groundA new 10-year, $60 billion budget for the Super City is on shaky ground days out from a final vote.23 Jun 10:06 AM
OpinionEditorial: Mayor right first time on alcohol rulesA period of public consultation has resulted in a policy substantially changed from the draft proposals, much to the dismay of the police and health authorities.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBrown's budget under fireSeveral Auckland councillors expected to abstain from a budget vote this week to avoid plunging the Super City into a financial crisis are coming under fire.21 Jun 11:02 PM
New ZealandVandals rip up sports fields, parksHoons are smashing barriers, driving cars on to sports fields and leaving a trail of destruction through parks and reserves in South Auckland.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBus driver's safety alert backfiresAuckland's largest public transport operator has issued a final warning to a driver who tried alerting the city's deputy mayor to safety concerns about illegal car-parking on a bus stop.21 Jun 05:00 PM
Construction'Raw anger' at Brown's port standLen Brown is being urged by a senior councillor to accept a court ruling on controversial wharf extensions and instruct Ports of Auckland to do the same.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBloomberg eyes up AucklandOne of the world's richest men is eyeing a role in the redevelopment of Auckland, says mayor Len Brown.13 Jun 09:55 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyAuckland needs to grow upAuckland needs to grow "up" and it needs political leadership to convince those on the isthmus to embrace that growth, writes Bernard Hickey.13 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandKauri tree protester escapes punishmentKauri tree occupier Michael Tavares says he can’t promise he will take a break from environmental activism, but he can promise he won’t be trespassing to climb any more trees in the next year.12 Jun 04:14 AM
New ZealandQueen Elizabeth Square: Where to from here?The very public matter of a new public space to replace the privatised Queen Elizabeth Square came up at a public meeting yesterday - and referred to a secret workshop.12 Jun 12:39 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Could this be a new home for Real Groovy?Who better to breathe new life into the abandoned Civic Administration Building than mega music store Real Groovy Records, asks Brian Rudman.11 Jun 09:37 PM
ConstructionManukau housing: Who owns the land?Government plans to fill vacant Crown land with houses are being lambasted by Labour as a fiasco after one of four would-be Auckland sites turned out to be largely council-owned.11 Jun 06:06 AM
New ZealandCouncil makes 'mockery' of DiwaliAuckland Council has upset the city's Hindu community by trying to hold the Auckland Diwali celebrations a month before the actual religious festival.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDairy firm shows way - BrewerAuckland Council should follow the lead of Fonterra, which is laying off hundreds of staff in response to low dairy prices, says Orakei councillor Cameron Brewer.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandLooming rates rises discussed in public meetingA small crowd of about 50 people have turned out at a public meeting in Auckland tonight to discuss looming rates increases.10 Jun 08:49 AM
New ZealandBoard queries QE Square replacementThere is no sign of a new public space to replace the privatised Queen Elizabeth Square, says the Waitemata Local Board.08 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Servants and masters - which is which?Auckland councillors have agreed to lessons to improve their governance skills - a more urgent need is for them to learn how to be better politicians, writes Brian Rudman.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFast verdict expected in wharf challengeAucklanders should learn the outcome of a legal challenge to the controversial wharf extensions at Ports of Auckland in the next two weeks.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCity's trees woefully protected - studyAn urgent warning has been sounded for the trees remaining in Auckland's concrete jungle after researchers found there's scant protection left to save them from development.03 Jun 05:00 PM
ConstructionShoddy houses built in AucklandShoddy buildings are going up in Auckland with workers encountering serious problems and inspection fails at some sites.03 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionKim Goldwater: Port history littered with blundersThe port company has a history of making development decision blunders, writes Kim Goldwater. These have been brought about by an ad hoc approach to the planning of port expansion.01 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandGoff joins port campaignersLabour MP and possible mayoral contender Phil Goff has joined prominent Aucklanders in a second open letter calling on Ports of Auckland and Auckland Council to stop port expansion.31 May 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Transparency in spending can go furtherThe Auckland Council deserves kudos for starting to publish details about the spending of ratepayer money.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSun, sea, surf - and boozeAucklanders could soon be able to enjoy a beer or a wine legally while picnicking at Takapuna Beach.30 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandExtra 2800 homes to help ease crisisMore than $100m worth of surplus city-owned land has already been sold and the council says another $250m worth has been cleared for sale.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSuperCity agrees to pay $23.8m billAuckland ratepayers are coughing up $23.8 million in the region's biggest leaky building case.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAlcohol advertising ban consideredA possible ban on alcohol advertising on Auckland Council buildings and land will proceed as part of an alcohol harm reduction policy.27 May 10:35 PM
New ZealandAucklanders pay 'too little' for finesAuckland Transport believes parking fines are no longer effective and calls for an increase to deter offenders.27 May 08:01 PM
New ZealandAuckland may join booze-ad banAuckland Council may follow the example of its transport arm and ban the advertising of alcohol on its land and buildings.27 May 05:00 PM
