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Peter Reidy: Why Auckland’s rail transformation will be worth the wait

KiwiRail CEO shares the highs and lows of readying the rail network for the CRL.

Viv Beck: Growth and safety the keys to Auckland’s vibrant future

Tokyo, with 37 million people, is dubbed the safest city globally.

Auckland’s stadium battle: Eden Park, Quay Park projects unfeasible without public funding - report

Two proposals will go before councillors on Thursday.

Woolworths property sales, Karangahape Rd plans; $1.1b Canadian moves: Property Insider

Woolworths stores in Te Atatū, Westgate and Mt Roskill have all sold recently.

Letters: Eden Park freebies erode trust; Peters shifts blame

OPINION: 'Twenty-five tickets a year for one councillor doesn't inspire confidence.'

‘Helipad’ on plans but council says no chopper application sought

The word 'helipad' is on approved plans but the council says no landing rights are sought.

Opinion: New Watercare Charter will deliver better deal for Aucklanders

OPINION: The estimated savings will total around $900 million over four years.

‘We won’t land bank’: Battle looms as council blocks new home zoning in Warkworth

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown opposes land plan as company heads to court.

Opinion: Sorry Auckland Council, a bed tax won't help awaken Auckland's events strategy

OPINION: Auckland is on the wrong path when it comes to attracting events.

Developer taking $100m Karangahape Rd building plans to Environment Court

Developer hopes the court may hear case this winter and overturn the original decision.

Property Insider: Precinct’s twin-skyscraper plans; Goodman moving; Beca to show off new office

When might get the contract to build New Zealand's two tallest new skyscrapers?

Opinion: Theatre’s role in bicultural debate ignored by NZ playwrights

John G. Davies: Perhaps our practitioners are afraid to be labelled.

Chris Bishop v Auckland Council commissioners on K Rd rejection: ‘Insanity ... total nonsense’

The plans failed to meet tests under the RMA, the commissioners' report said.

Billionaire couple’s seawall dispute at $24m waterfront property

The council ordered the pair to stop any more reclamation of coastal marine area.

Simon Wilson: $150b shock – Council v Govt on big Auckland projects

Opinion: Three big surprises came with Auckland Council's infrastructure announcement.

Letters: NZ needs a long-term vision for infrastructure

OPINION: 'Why do we have to spend time and money cleaning up after the incompetents?'