Latest from Auckland Council

KiwiRail blows budget for Auckland’s mega rail network rebuild

The state-owned railway company is discussing more funding to complete the rebuild.

'It's nuts': Huge response to Auckland Council rubbish bin cull

The Herald's inbox was overflowing with rubbish-related correspondence.

Auckland Future Fund: Councillors go head-to-head

The fund has been proposed by Mayor Wayne Brown.

The cycleways of Auckland: Why do some cost so much more than others?

Not all cycleways are created equal. Here's what they cost and why.

'Hell in a handbasket': Aucklanders up in arms over council bin removal

For Aucklanders, it's Binpocalypse Now as thousands of bins begin to disappear.

Simon Wilson: Wayne Brown, the Auckland port and his questionable ‘future fund’

Opinion: The Auckland mayor has a lot of work to do to make his plans for the city stick.

Train schedules slashed: Auckland's Western Line faces disruption amid Kiwirail works

Some have questioned timing of the works, criticising the disruption for commuters.

'Visionary shaking up architecture worldwide': Jasmax architect Elisapeta Heta

Heta worked on the City Rail Link project, particularly Te Waihorotiu Station's design.

Explained: Mayor's $3-4b war chest to secure council's financial future, disaster response

It's not sensible to have all your eggs in two baskets, the council treasurer says.

Total signal failure behind widespread Auckland train disruption

Trains were halted for at least 23 minutes while the 'technical issue' was resolved.

'The council sucks': Vandals place mocking signs at popular beach

Vandals have attempted to use te reo Māori to add insult.

Efeso Collins 'most beautiful man with an orientation of love'

He was remembered as he lived - with love - following his sudden death.

Council apologises to parents after kids exposed to 'extremely graphic' sex booklet

'You have to have rocks in your head if you think this is acceptable for young children.'

Residents taking legal action against Auckland Council over land dispute

Kāinga Ora is is reapplying to build a 68-unit complex in Auckland's Blockhouse Bay.

Property Insider: Heartbreak from The Ridge apartment purchase

From apartment hell to apartment opening: The Ridge and The Greenhouse span the spectrum.

Average Auckland household facing $613 increase to rates and water bills this year

Rates could rise by 7.5 per cent and water bills 25.8 per cent.

Auckland mayor Wayne Brown on council’s long-term plan

The mayor is speaking to Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking.

Opinion: Auckland has a dog problem, and my staff are left to clean up the mess

Opinion: Our animal management and shelter staff deserve gratitude for the work they do.