Latest from Auckland Council

Huge shakeup for waterfront end of city: Downtown Car Park sale, flyover demolition

It's been a year now since Precinct announced it was shortlisted as the buyer.

‘Disgusted’: Two-and-a-half-year Waiheke protest camp draws fire

Auckland Council says it is taking enforcement action against the Pūtuki Bay camp.

Auckland water charges could double if Three Waters repealed, council staffer says

An anonymous council staff member says water charges could double in four years.

Locals decry planned $300m 39-level block nicknamed 'Burj Takapuna'

Area is ear-marked for intensification as a metropolitan zone, hence the height.

'Not helpful': Willis hits out at Bennett meeting with Act deputy

An estimated 1.4 million Kiwis are yet to receive their easy vote cards.

Fears possible rates hike will make Auckland even more unaffordable

Residents could be facing a double-digit rates hike next year.

Failed house-buyer loses bankruptcy strikeout in $756k dispute

Warnings for would-be buyers who renege.

Auckland ferry commuters ‘disgusted’ as more cancellations announced

Travel chaos for commuters as Gulf Harbour service trimmed.

'I’m disgusted': Auckland Council manager accused of bullying reappointed to $300k job

The woman left the council after three bullying allegations were mostly upheld.

AT spends $6m on staff redundancies as part of cost-cutting drive

Payouts even went to staff who were offered other jobs within the agency.

Majority give ‘thumbs-down’ to Māori wards as Auckland Council submissions close

Auckland currently has three Māori councillors elected from general wards.

'Like living in the Antarctic' - Shantytown exploitation exposed in Auckland backyard

Auckland Council said the structures migrants had been living for years were unlikely safe

Trams, plans and parking fines: Wayne Brown has some new ideas for Auckland

In an exclusive interview, Auckland mayor Wayne Brown unveils some new plans for the city.

High profile resignation from mayor Wayne Brown’s office

The former TV3 and 1News reporter has resigned after barely six months.

Petition to stop sale of Downtown car park presented to Auckland Council

I often thought, ‘thank God for the Downtown car park' says organiser.

Mayor Brown’s manifesto: 'Wellington needs to stop planning Auckland'

"More of the tax Aucklanders pay should stay in Auckland," Mayor Wayne Brown said.

Speed camera trial nabs motorists at 110km/h on Auckland local roads

Motorists caught speeding are being issued with a warning.

Appellants back out of fight against $300m Bayswater plans

Some relief after 'long and energy-sapping journey'.