Latest from Auckland Council

Auckland Zoo raises prices, blames soaring cost to feed animals

Non-Aucklanders will now pay the same ticket price as international visitors.

Wayne Brown wants retreat: 600 council staff moving into new office regardless

Staff shifting from the Orewa, Henderson offices and those previously at Takapuna.

$31.5m pledged. Not a cent on the St James yet. Why?

Bielby had at times wondered if he wanted to carry on with the project.

‘Slap in the face’: Auckland flood relief fund $16m short

More than $16m in requests for assistance unmet after claims reach $20m.

Mayor threatens demolition of St James if restoration doesn't start soon

Auckland Council's $15m restoration grant expires on June 30 next year.

$100,000 a day: Mayor's horror at council's accounting and law firms bill

Critics say the figures are eye-watering and troubling during a time of budget cuts.

'They are shutting down families': Cuts hit Auckland ECE centres hard

The council previously funded all 10 Kauri Kids childcare centres across the region.

Petition launched to keep 18-hole golf course open space

'Imagine the impact the extra volume of housing will have on the infrastructure.'

Championship 18-hole golf course suddenly shuts

Director says the club continues to lose money.

Associates of disgraced rich-lister Sir James Wallace cut ties with the arts patron

We shouldn't be churlish about displaying Wallace's collection, says John Banks.

Mayors making headlines: City leaders who have felt the heat

Mayors around the country have found themselves under fire for their conduct.

Letters: Rental properties, nurses' pay, EVs and farm emissions

OPINION: Also letters on Kennedy Pt Marina, intellect, heating, and the harbour bridge.

Assets frittered away - for what?

OPINION: A councillor shares his misgivings over the sale of airport shares.

Nearly 400,000 chickens reared in 7 weeks at huge Helensville farm

The farm is also the same one where 180,000 chickens died in 2019 after a power outage.

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown sets record for the Super City’s highest rates increase

Mayor is disappointed at the biggest rates increase.

Powerful neighbours rally behind boatshed in front of $22m house

The Herne Bay mansion was once owned by the Sultan of Brunei.

Tūrama lights return to Queen Street for Matariki

Auckland city streets will light up for Matariki.

Watch: What's replacing Auckland's Downtown Carpark, apartments revealed

Enjoy the cheap $4.50/hour car parking rate while it lasts. It will go soon.