New ZealandWynyard apartments will sell for $500,000 and upAffordable housing will be missing when Auckland Mayor Len Brown unveils plans today for a swanky new housing development at Wynyard Quarter on the waterfront.06 Mar 07:40 PM
EconomyAsset boost turns Auckland loss into big profitNew Zealand's largest territorial authority has dramatically reversed its financial position, turning an $88 million loss into a $478 million profit.04 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman: City's cultural desert is a mirageWhat Auckland's cultural scene does lack, when it comes to Ateed and Aucklanders in general, is a true appreciation of the goodies that are on offer on their doorsteps.03 Mar 08:30 PM
New ZealandBlocked email claim sparks inquiryAuckland Council chief executive Doug McKay has been asked to investigate claims he and senior staff intercepted and blocked emails addressed to councillors.28 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandHeritage campaigners fail in bid to curb demolitionsA proposed rewrite of Auckland's tarnished heritage rules leaves power in the hands of unelected officials and shuts out the public.26 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandPermit too high for charity digA charity fundraising event had to be cancelled because the organisers couldn't cope with Auckland Council requirements.26 Feb 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Green Rig' runs on dieselAuckland Council chiefs are keeping under wraps a massive diesel truck bought second-hand for environmental education and other purposes, including civil defence.21 Feb 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Shoebox' apartment rise tippedThe days of tiny "shoebox" apartments in Auckland could come back if a new rule in the unitary plan is passed.20 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandInner-city rail link delay 'untenable'Auckland Council's chief planner says he wants the inner-city rail link completed by 2021, despite the Government saying there is a stronger case for building it almost a decade later.19 Feb 04:34 AM
OpinionGrant Guilford: Dung beetle plan a risky gambleA controversial decision by the environment authority to approve the introduction of 11 new species of dung beetle to this country has exposed serious weaknesses in our biosecurity processes.18 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandMeeting on grave damageAuckland Council will hold a public meeting to address the desecration of infants' graves at a Glen Eden cemetery.18 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Best to get our hands on the tillerPoor Murray McCully, writes Brian Rudman. Let's hope any other Valentine Day gifts he offered yesterday got a better reception than the one he couriered to the ingrates at Auckland Council.14 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandCouncil accepts Eden Park 'gift'The installation of a sound barrier at Eden Park could be the first ratepayer bailout for the debt-ridden stadium.14 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandDemocracy 'trashed' in gulf callDemocracy Action has attacked a decision by Auckland Council on membership of a steering group for the $1.8 million marine spatial plan for the Hauraki Gulf.12 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandProperty Council joining 'not good look' - Akl CouncilAuckland Council's Mike Lee has criticised his organisation's membership of industry organisation the Property Council.04 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandRafting centre, mowing, in firing lineAn end to mowing berms in the old Auckland City area and a $30 million white-water rafting project in Manukau are sticking points for public input on this year's Auckland Council budget.28 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandCity leader unnerved by PM's 'chilling' ideaPrime Minister John Key's talk of national standards for resource consents will not help communities or preserve heritage, says Auckland Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse.27 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandFire ban announced for AucklandAuckland Council has announced a complete fire ban for the region, including Great Barrier, Kawau, Waiheke and the other Hauraki Gulf islands.25 Jan 01:04 AM
OpinionPenny Hulse: Jobs for youth big part of city's 'most liveable' visionFran O'Sullivan called on Prime Minister John Key to be "bold and courageous" and "get serious on youth employment" upon his return from Hawaii. Excellent stuff.22 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandGrants purse increasing to $14mAucklanders' rates have given a $46 million boost to 10 rescue, safety, arts and cultural groups in the past four years and a further $14 million gift is proposed for the 2013-14 year.17 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Affordable housing? It's right under your nose, guysBill English should look into a mirror next time he points the finger at Auckland Council for not doing enough to encourage affordable housing, writes Brian Rudman.17 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandBeach wedding trumps racesA populare seaside horse race has been pipped at the post by a couple who booked the picturesque beach venue for their wedding.12 Jan 04:30 PM
EconomyAuckland the growth giantThree to four people will arrive in Auckland every hour, based on the next 30 years' population projections.06 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandDogs dying to find a homeMore than 360 impounded dogs were killed this year despite being suitable for adoption.29 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandCampground stays put for nowAn outpouring of support for the 80-year-old business to stay on the waterfront included 4500 followers on a Facebook page and a petition with 2037 signatures.27 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandAgencies failing SupercityThe agencies that run about 75 per cent of the Auckland Council's services have been blasted by the Auditor-General and told they face the axe unless they pick up their game.22 Dec 04:30 PM
