New ZealandPlan to lift city's tatty areasA new body to undertake urban regeneration of neglected suburbs such as Avondale, New Lynn and Otahuhu is being mooted by Auckland Council.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil asked to back bonds for low-cost homesCommunity housing groups want the Auckland Council to underwrite "housing bonds" worth $30 million to kick start more than 200 new homes for low-income families.15 Oct 07:20 PM
New ZealandCity's costly desk shuffleMoving furniture between the Town Hall and Henderson for Auckland Council meetings - described as an "absolute bargain" by mayor Len Brown - has cost ratepayers more than $14,000 since the Super City amalgamation.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandOpen fire ban on council agendaA ban on domestic open fireplaces and old wood burners affecting up to 85,000 homes is being drawn up by Auckland Council.10 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessSuper City's bosses: What they earnWaterfront Auckland CEO John Dalzell had the biggest pay boost among council chief executives for the past two years, taking his salary to more than $500,000.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMt Smart upgrade never pursuedA $25 million upgrade of Mt Smart Stadium for the Warriors was considered in 2012, but was never actively pursued.06 Oct 04:00 PM
BDBDEconomyProperty values rise at slowest pace in 15 months - QVProperty values rose 6.4 per cent nationwide in September, slowing from an annual pace of 6.9 per cent in August, according to QV.05 Oct 11:58 PM
TourismNZ surfing the superyacht waveA study of the superyacht industry has found visiting vessels generated more than $40 million for New Zealand last summer - which could rocket if facilities were expanded.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandSupport at city council for Warriors moveThere is support on Auckland Council for a plan to relocate the Warriors from Mt Smart to Albany's QBE Stadium as part of a sweeping reform of Auckland's sporting facilities.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandGroup opposes iwi approval ruleAn organisation has been launched to oppose a new Auckland Council rule requiring owners to seek iwi approval for work on their land.29 Sep 03:12 AM
WarriorsNRL: Hookers in doubt for finalGrand finalist's Canterbury and South Sydney are facing nervous waits to learn whether their respective hookers will be able to take part in Sunday's NRL decider.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandEden Park to go it aloneEden Park has been left to fend for itself after rejecting cost-cutting proposals Auckland Council says would allow it to pay back a $50m debt.28 Sep 04:00 PM
WarriorsLeague: A bridge too far - BrewerThe proposal to relocate the Warriors to North Harbour Stadium is likely to cause a conflict at council level, with one councillor saying it would be a "bridge too far".27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandWarriors told to leave Mt SmartThey can relocate to the North Shore when their lease expires in 2018 - a decision that has sparked a defiant reaction from the club's chairman.26 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Targeted rate' to plug $12b fund gapAucklanders could pay a new charge on top of rates to fund transport projects - one option being considered to plug a massive hole in transport funding.25 Sep 05:00 PM
ConstructionProperty bosses draw up wishlistProperty and construction bosses want the Government to reform the Resource Management Act, an extension of Special Housing Areas, the creation of more affordable housing in Auckland and Christchurch and perhaps the introduction of some form of capital ga22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAkl Council wages blowoutUnder-fire Auckland Council has blown its wages and salaries budget by $50 million, figures show.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandReprieve on cards for city landmarkNew Zealand's first skyscraper, the Civic Building on Aotea Square, may be saved from demolition to become a heritage feature of the city skyline.20 Sep 12:05 AM
KahuBob Jones joins fight over iwi approvalProperty magnate Sir Bob Jones will be at a public meeting next month seeking abolition of an Auckland Council rule requiring building owners to seek iwi approval for work on their land.19 Sep 05:00 PM
ConstructionCouncil's $157m new spend 'madness'A councillor has called it "pure madness" to spend $157.4 million on the council's new central Auckland premises.15 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessDo lack of loos put off buyers?Auckland councillor Chris Darby says architecture at the 282-residence 16ha Waimahia Inlet special housing area left him cold and buyers were put off.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland bridge wins prestigious international awardA bridge linking Auckland's Parnell Baths to the waterfront has won a prestigious international award.15 Sep 12:55 AM
New ZealandPrecious park gifted to Super CityAucklanders have been gifted a new $5 million-plus conservation reserve the size of Cornwall Park, spanning a 10km beachfront at Te Arai near Mangawhai.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand1780 council staff earning over $100kNearly 1800 Auckland Council employees earn over $100,000, with the top salary level now hitting $859,999 as the city aims to cut $2.7b off its spending.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhen harmless fun turns deadlyPranks can be fun and cause some great laughs at the time - but they can also go horribly wrong and end in serious or harmul consequences.13 Sep 05:00 PM
KiwiSaverWaimahia Inlet spells new homes hopeOn September 19, the first buyers of a new mass-scale affordable special housing area at South Auckland's Waimahia Inlet, on the edge of the Manukau Harbour, are due to move in.12 Sep 05:00 PM
EconomyNew Akl special housing area unveiledAuckland's newest special housing area has just been announced and it's a huge site at Papakura. So how many new homes could it hold?12 Sep 01:45 AM
New ZealandDowntown revamp: $500mAuckland will get something special for the downtown area from the sale of QE Square by Auckland Council, says Precinct Properties chief executive Scott Pritchard.11 Sep 05:00 PM
