Latest from Auckland Council

King's Counsel barrister battling authorities over his $6.2m Matakana estate's seawall

"Reserve land would be at risk of being washed away, so the public would be the loser."

Auckland Domain's ugly pop-up ponds: The outlook for sport, major events

"The Domain is definitely not looking as attractive as it usually does" - deputy mayor.

Ratepayers the winners in Auckland port user price hikes, says Mayor Wayne Brown

There's now pressure on the port to deliver bang for the bucks regarding efficiency.

Prominent Māori figure launches legal proceedings

The Waipareira chair seeks a review after his application for a Māori board was declined.

Mayor Wayne Brown proposes slashing number of Auckland local boards

Mayor looking closely at parts of council that have been unchanged in 13 years.

Auckland sewer sinkhole: Parnell bypass done but beaches stay closed

While the city hit a 23C high today, a least 22 beaches remain closed in the Waitematā.

Simplicity Living's biggest scheme: $225m Mt Wellington rental apartments

New business plans to develop 10,000 rental housing units nationally.

Owners of flood-damaged homes fear buyouts will leave them in debt

Many residents will have to pay for a mortgage on a house they no longer own.

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Auckland water charges could double if Three Waters repealed, council staffer says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