Freight and logisticsCouncil to discuss marine precinctAmbitious plans to create a $150 million world-class marine industry precinct at Hobsonville near a vast new housing estate have met with a limp reception.30 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandObjections to helipad fly inA proposal for a private helipad on the Spencer estate beside the Waitemata Harbour has drawn 129 objections.29 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Judges Bay dogs face a lot of access restrictionsJudges Bay beach is a wonderful place to go now that the council has refurbished it but there are many dogs on the beach.29 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandSecret plan papers kept from publicThe Auckland Council is sitting on secret documents used to draw up a new planning rulebook for the city and instructed its top lawyer to keep them hidden from the public.28 Apr 08:06 PM
New ZealandDeck drop: 'It's lucky no one died'The owners of a house where a deck collapsed, sending about 20 people and a hot barbecue plummeting to the ground, say it was lucky no one was killed.28 Apr 05:55 PM
New Zealand'Not in my back yard'In a sign of the discontent spreading across many suburbs, residents are now mobilising to save their homes, sunlight and views against plans for intensification in the new unitary plan.26 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: It's the roads not the motorwayTraffic engineering is probably the only realistic solution to Auckland's congestion, writes John Roughan. "The busway, like the bridge, is fine."26 Apr 05:48 AM
OpinionTony Holman: Auckland not 'super' in democracyThe desire of both National and Labour to rule Auckland directly is clear to see, writes Tony Holman.25 Apr 09:30 PM
BusinessSections to soar in value under planAuckland homeowners could become about $24 billion richer under Auckland Council's proposed Unitary Plan as the value of sections will shoot up.25 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Zapping youngsters a step too far"Why should under-25s, with nothing but a desire for a romantic stroll in the park, be driven out for nothing more than the crime of having acute hearing?" asks Brian Rudman.25 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandUnitary Plan deadline will stay - BrownThe Auckland Council is sticking to a tight timetable on a new planning rulebook, despite claims it is a rushed process and misgivings about high-rise apartments and infill housing on more than half of the city's residential land.23 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Park contaminated with asbestos covered overAt the end of Hugo Johnson Drive, just about opposite the old Southdown Freezing Works site and the co-gen facility, there is an odd little "park".22 Apr 05:30 PM
BusinessReview for four-storey Orewa limitA controversial decision to cap Orewa and Browns Bay apartment living heights at four storeys is up for review during debate of Auckland Council's new planning rule book.22 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandEx-council man accused of $43,000 rip-offA former council call centre operator has been charged with milking more than $43,000 from more than 80 customers' credit cards.20 Apr 05:30 PM
BusinessWater charges cause ripplesBusiness is a bit of a struggle for Karen and Don Tanner. They have run their electroplating firm for 35 years but, faced with increased competition from cheap imports, struggled to make a $3000 profit last year.20 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandBlunder at graveyard costly to fixA graveside sweep of cherished mementoes has cost more than $45,000 to put right.20 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandYoung v old on Auckland's futureA young Auckland councillor has posted on his Facebook page a link to a blog containing personal attacks on critics of the city council's new planning rulebook.18 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandCouncil spent $60m to spread wordAuckland Council and its web of agencies employ 143 communications, public relations and marketing staff and in its first two years spent $60 million on getting the word out about itself.13 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Noise rules could drive you crazy"What controls will be imposed to ensure the good design of the new terrace housing and apartment blocks?" asks Brian Rudman. "What noise controls will be set in place?"11 Apr 09:30 PM
New ZealandTurf fears spur toxin testsAuckland Council will test water running off a new artificial sports field after fears were raised that a layer made from recycled car tyres leached toxic chemicals.11 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionRob Hutchison: Council must be bolder on futureIntensification isn't just about getting more height; it's about being smarter with what we have, writes Rob Hutchison.10 Apr 05:43 AM
New ZealandCouncil asks locals to offer housing planAuckland Council has handed a map to the Milford Residents Association and urged it to have a go at drawing an appropriate location for higher-density housing.09 Apr 05:30 PM
Freight and logisticsCity plan ignores design issues, say retail giantsSix major retailers are decrying the unitary plan, accusing Auckland Council of trying to design shops and force everyone on to public transport.08 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandCompact city rulebook hits wallA new rulebook that sets out to build high-rise apartments and turn rural land into housing is becoming a tough ask for Auckland Mayor Len Brown and his deputy Penny Hulse.08 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandRed tape chokes ethnic food stallsRed tape is about to take the spice out of the ethnic food served up to thousands of Aucklanders each year, say some festival operators.08 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandProtection for home buyersHouse buyers and sellers are more protected from dodgy agent dealings than before.07 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandRates: more certain than death and taxesWhen Gaylene Mackereth left her home in Howick on a trip to the beach with her granddaughter recently, she paid a bit more attention than usual to the houses they passed.06 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Heart of city heading for coronaryWith more than 50,000 people living in Auckland's CBD, it's no longer just the retailers and the businesses being inconvenienced, writes Brian Rudman.04 Apr 08:30 PM
New ZealandHouse prices tipped to rise by 12pcAuckland house prices are predicted to rise a further 12 per cent over the next year, with the nationwide average jumping almost $40,000 by the end of the year.04 Apr 04:30 PM
