New ZealandPre-1944 houses to get protectionA new heritage rule that controls the demolition of pre-1944 houses has got the nod from the Auckland Council.01 Sep 11:27 PM
RetailTougher controls on retailers deniedAuckland Council has voted against tougher controls to stop big box retails stores opening up close to small town centres.29 Aug 11:51 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council to tackle housing density issueAuckland Council has started the second day of a meeting to draw up rules for a new planning rulebook for the city with a focus on design rules before tackling the controversial issue of housing density in the suburbs.28 Aug 10:48 PM
New ZealandPressure on council over housing planAuckland Mayor Len Brown and councillors are under pressure to say where they stand on unlimited housing density in suburbs across the city.28 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandCouncil meets to thrash out Unitary PlanThe Auckland Council is sitting down for a three-day meeting this morning to work out the final shape of its controversial Unitary Plan.27 Aug 09:59 PM
New ZealandCouncillors set to reject density rulesA controversial proposal to allow developers to build unlimited density housing in much of suburban Auckland is set to be rejected by Auckland councillors this week.26 Aug 05:30 PM
AgribusinessCouncil puts brakes on port expansionThe Auckland Council is set to put the brakes this week on Ports of Auckland expanding its operations any further into the Waitemata Harbour.25 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Bureaucrats beaten at own gameSandra Coney has forced bureaucrats to concede the politicians' right to see the background information and legal advice they hold, writes Brian Rudman.25 Aug 02:14 AM
New ZealandOutsider all business in race to lead SupercityJohn Palino, restaurateur, businessman, actor and suave Auckland mayoral candidate is busy in the kitchen of his smart, two-bedroom apartment.24 Aug 10:42 PM
New ZealandConey wins fight to see reviewAuckland councillor Sandra Coney has won a fight to see a legal review of the planning rulebook for the city.21 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandFerry commuters biggest losers as travel passes axedAuckland Transport has axed travel passes aimed at encouraging North Shore ferry users to catch feeder buses or trains to the waterfront.20 Aug 05:30 PM
BusinessIwi pushing boundaries on housingNgati Whatua o Orakei is working on big plans for 230 residential properties on 25ha of Auckland, spread throughout the North Shore's Bayswater and Belmont areas.19 Aug 05:30 PM
FootballSuburbs to get sports hubFootball's governing body is to build a multi-sports complex with artificial fields and an indoor arena in return for a 30-year lease on an East Auckland reserve.18 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Need growing acute for St James rebuildEditorial: Two events have conspired to cloud the St James' future - but any move to save and restore it should be widely supported.18 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandUnderground Kitchen hampered by council run-inA popular food outlet drawing growing numbers of customers through social media is in a battle to stay afloat after falling foul of Auckland Council rules.18 Aug 02:44 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Len's big chance to set an exampleWith a public project like the rail tunnel, it shouldn't need a big stick to force the preservation of heritage buildings en route, writes Brian Rudman.15 Aug 09:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Nines worth a go but come at risk for ratepayersIt's hoped a new nine-a-side tournament will help kick-start the League season, but its undistinguished history means it's not without risk. Yours, as a ratepayer.11 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandCity budget relies on SkyCity dealThe profits and boom in visitor numbers from SkyCity's proposed convention centre have already been built into Auckland Council's accounts.09 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandOne-stop house shop under wayThe Auckland Council has a team of 40 people assembled and 110 potential sites to fast-track the construction of 39,000 new homes in the city over three years.08 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul Verdon: Nines tourney a waste of moneyRatepayers will have to foot the bill for a sports event that has very little chance of success, writes Paul Verdon.06 Aug 05:30 PM
EconomyNgati Whatua urges caution over city's port plansAuckland hapu and waterfront landowner Ngati Whatua o Orakei says there is no rush to formalise expansion plans for Ports of Auckland.05 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandPort expansion plans come under scrutinyThe latest plans to expand Waitemata Harbour for port business are set to be decided by Auckland councillors next week.04 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandCity Vision begins pitch for councilCity Vision has launched its campaign for October's Auckland local body elections with a "family" of 34 candidates.04 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandHeritage hero Coney exiting council to focus on WestOne of the few Auckland councillors to make a real difference in the first term of the Super City, Sandra Coney, is stepping down at October's local body elections to focus on issues closer to home by standing for the Waitakere Ranges Local Board.01 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandLeaky building experts get $22.7mAuckland Council paid $22.7 million to leaky building lawyers and experts in the past two years, drawing fire from one councillor for what he called a huge waste.31 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Foreigner ban won't build one new homeIt won't create a single new home, which is the crux of the crisis facing the country's two biggest cities, writes Brian Rudman.30 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandExtra $1.5m brings theatre a step closerThe $33.4 million cost of a building to bring theatre and dance to the Auckland waterfront is almost covered by fundraisers - lifting hopes for a start to construction early next year.24 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Blue makes way for new green street name signsCurrently Auckland Central street name signs have blue backgrounds which are being phased out.24 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandMarina tells boatie 'get out'Sailor Pete Shierny is fighting for boaties' rights in Auckland Council-owned areas after a hostile "get out" message from Westhaven Marina.23 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandCity keen to be smokefreeMore than 60 per cent of Aucklanders want their city's public spaces to be smokefree by 2016 or sooner.23 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Cities need mayoral contestsNominations are now open for council elections and our two largest cities find themselves with practically no mayoral contest.20 Jul 05:30 PM
