OpinionMai Chen: Super-Auckland showing the wayNo one south of the Bombay Hills likes to admit the Auckland Council is having an impact on the whole of NZ, but there is now evidence that is hard to refute, says Mai Chen.28 Nov 08:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Team talk good for ratepayersLen Brown has written to the seven council-controlled organisations that together run the business side of the Super City, reminding them they are members of Team Auckland, not macho, self-governing, fiefdoms.28 Nov 08:30 PM
SharesSuper City lands airport windfallThe hard-up Super City stands to receive a windfall of about $100m from a planned $454m capital return by Auckland International Airport.28 Nov 04:30 PM
AirlinesCouncil's airport windfallAuckland Council is in line for a $100m windfall, after Auckland International Airport this morning announced it would be paying out $454m to its shareholders.27 Nov 10:10 PM
New ZealandHeat goes on pool ownersParents with inflatable paddling pools could face $500 fines if they ignore council orders to fence them off or empty them after use under proposed rules to be unveiled today.27 Nov 04:30 PM
Banking and financeHousing plan risks price dropA successful building plan will result in a 10,000-home oversupply in Auckland, says NZIER.26 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Closer eye needed on power of mayorPowerful position allows too many personal policy platforms without them being appropriately put to the test.26 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandCall for mayor's HK trip to be reviewedAuckland councillor Cameron Brewer wants a council review into Len Brown's affair with Bevan Chuang widened to investigate a trip the mayor made to Hong Kong.25 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Culture has 'feel-good' dollar valueResearchers from Australia have come up with a way of putting a dollar value to the "feel-good" factor of a major culture event, writes Brian Rudman.24 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandCouncil says sorry for hedge demandsAngela and Peter Signal have received an apology from Auckland Council after being told they had to trim a hedge planted on council land, but want an explanation.21 Nov 04:30 PM
ConstructionBunnings gets OK for Grey Lynn storeA controversial new Bunnings store on Great North Rd in Grey Lynn, Auckland, has been approved.20 Nov 02:53 AM
New ZealandAirport worker fired for watching rugbyAn airport worker fired for watching sport on television instead of working has lost his unfair dismissal claim.19 Nov 11:45 PM
New ZealandBunfight over bakery seatsShopowner wants to provide a place to rest and hopefully lure customers, but council insists it has to charge.19 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandInquiry into mayor's affair drags onAn Auckland Council review of any use of council resources by Mayor Len Brown in his affair with Bevan Chuang is taking longer than expected.18 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandCarpet firm's complaint over $960k contractCarpet manufacturer Godfrey Hirst has complained to the Auditor-General that a $960,000 contract was not put out to tender.18 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPort calls in legal heavyweightPorts of Auckland has hired top lawyer Mai Chen to help it in a row with the Auckland Council over measures to reclaim more of the Waitemata Harbour.17 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandWynyard quarter's next stageWork is underway in the next stage of the Wynyard Quarter development on Auckland's waterfront.17 Nov 02:50 AM
New ZealandSuper City clears the desksAuckland Council workers may be losing their desks when the council shifts into its new Albert St headquarters next year.15 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Where culture means BroadwayThe thriving performing arts side of Auckland's $1.31 billion arts and culture economy is all but forgotten, writes Brian Rudman.14 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandMayor's office confirms Hong Kong tripThe Auckland mayoral office has confirmed today that Mayor Len Brown took a trip to Hong Kong in January this year at the invitation of the Hong Kong Government.12 Nov 03:37 AM
New ZealandLen Brown announces new CEOStephen Town will take home an annual salary of $630,000 in his role as Auckland Council's new chief executive, Len Brown has announced.08 Nov 01:31 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Living wage the only decent optionThere's something rather heart-warming about the growing popularity of the "living wage" movement, writes Brian Rudman. Despite three decades of market economic indoctrination, NZ's underlying sense of fairness and decency remains intact.07 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Irish maverick behind Paddy's Puzzle houseI am seeking information on behalf of my 84-year-old friend. His family shifted to Auckland from Northland in 1941 and lived for a time in Paddy's Puzzle in Parnell. Tom would like to know more about its origins.06 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandBrown wants living wage for staffMayor Len Brown will propose a "living wage" of $18.40 for all Auckland Council staff at a council meeting today.06 Nov 04:30 PM
New Zealand$23,000 for council satchelsAuckland councillors and local board members have been given leather satchels to carry their council documents, at a cost of $23,304.01 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPoll backs no-mow policyMost Aucklanders, with the exception of central suburbs dwellers, appear to support the controversial council decision to stop mowing roadside berms.31 Oct 04:30 PM
