Latest from Auckland Council

Weekly rates and water now $100 for average household in Auckland Council's 10-year Budget

Doing nothing is changing nothing, says Independent Maori Statutory Board member.

Auckland bribery and corruption case: One accused still wants to keep his name secret

Judge says suppression bid not good enough, but bribery accused wins last-minute reprieve.

300-berth marina planned for Hobbs Bay, Gulf Harbour

Berths are planned to be 14m to 25m with 10 superyacht berths at the new facility.

‘Get on with it’: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown urges councillors to get on and pass the budget

The Mayor arrived at the meeting wearing a Coastguard cap saying 'Rescue Auckland'.

AT boss apologises to Mayor Brown over controversial CBD parking charges, delays rollout

AT plans to charge for weekends, including overnight on Sundays, and public holidays.

Restaurant Association: Auckland CBD parking charges undermine community’s trust in AT

Opinion: Auckland Transport’s changes to parking have blindsided restaurants and cafes.

Letters: AT needs an attitude change; Three Strikes justice

OPINION: 'We appear to have a bureaucracy that is not reading the room.'

Proposed rates rises for Auckland households lower than first proposed

'I’ve proposed the lowest rates increase of any metropolitan council in New Zealand.'

Focus: Auckland Mayor slams CBD parking charges

Wayne Brown has reprimanded Auckland Transport over its 24/7 parking charges. Video / NZHerald

Auckland hospitality workers forced to pay for new 24/7 parking fees in the CBD

These charges come after the Government’s removal of half-priced public transport.

'Heroes': Dad praises pair who saved his son from drowning at public pool

Witnesses said boy was pulled from water by a member of the public - not lifeguards.

Editorial: Why Wayne Brown scrapped plans for a Ports of Auckland lease

OPINION: Wayne Brown's decision was driven by a simple equation.

'Serious concerns': Doctor who saved boy's life fears for safety at popular pool

Preschooler was pulled blue from the water by a member of the public - not lifeguards.

Fortnightly rubbish collection will increase illegal dumping, councillor believes

Some councillors fear halving household rubbish collection will lead to a dirty city.

'It's a man's world': Auckland councillor pleads for women’s voice in transport planning

Women have a different life to men, says Angela Dalton.

Axed rubbish bins to port funding: How will the Super City pay for its future?

Auckland Council meets next week to discuss its Long-Term Plan.

'Exploited for political reasons': Mayor's angst at Auckland councillors' ‘personal trips’ to Taiwan

The "personal study trips" were funded by the Taiwanese Govt and weren't official.

Mayor Wayne Brown bins long-term lease for Port of Auckland, sticks with status quo

The Auckland Mayor earlier warned that the 'manure hits the fan' if nothing changed.