Latest from Auckland Council

Motorway pig which evaded capture for weeks looking for forever home

The pig is looking to put his life on the run behind him.

Major new centre-track Ellerslie feature: 388-space car park

Existing car park land beside SH1 due to be sold in a deal yet to settle.

Business hub: First woman, first non-engineer becomes Beca boss

Amelia Linzey on her planned legacy, biggest project, and the one she's worked on longest.

How will NZ get $210b of crucial new infrastructure funded, built?

National is a fan of PPPs and has big plans for new ones if it gets elected.

Auckland Council cut spending on stormwater repairs and maintenance before January floods

Council spending on clearing drains is hopelessly inadequate, says Parnell Business Assn.

Letters: Australia, NZ similarities on crime, gangs, economy

OPINION: Letters on climate change, netball, harbour crossings, and milk prices.

Bottom trawling ban for Hauraki Gulf to be unveiled by Govt

Scientists have long warned about overfishing and pollution in the Gulf.

Metlifecare wants to build new hospital block, residents remain in existing building

Feedback must be in by August 28 via written submissions.

Rating Auckland: New report says city shines on quality of life, falls short on transport, safety

Auckland has pressing knowledge, skills and innovation deficits, says Mark Thomas.

North Harbour Rugby pushing for smaller stadium if current one is bulldozed

The land North Harbour sits on is worth about $100 million.

'It’s a bombing run': War has broken out between Auckland's mayor and the Housing Minister

Relations between Auckland Council and the Government have hit a new low.

Letters: Teachers’ pay, Commonwealth Games and a National/Act Cabinet

Opinion: Letters on Air NZ, potholes, Eden Park, and election choices.

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare v Auckland Council on land plan

Strategy 'has significant implications for our plans for our growth in New Zealand'.

'Nobody uses it': Mayor Wayne Brown says North Harbour Stadium could be bulldozed next year

The mayor has jumped the gun on his council's planning processes for stadiums in Auckland.

Auckland apartment owners shocked by rates bill showing $10,000 increase

The homeowners were told to pay up on the $14,000 bill and ask questions later.

Auckland's ageing pipes: Watercare starts $3.5b 'proactive renewal' programme

Watercare moving away from the traditional 'fix it when it breaks' philosophy.

'Simply not serious': Maritime Union rubbishes Wayne Brown’s waterfront development plans

Brown's plan is a threat to the Auckland economy, says the Maritime Union.

Auckland Zoo elephant's chance at forever home as new fundraiser launched

'There’s no real substitute for an elephant being with other elephants.'