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Tamaki Makaurau iwi: Sell back the port land that was stolen from Māori

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei has made a daring bid to buy the Ports of Auckland.

'Very sneaky': Neighbours feel caught out by new Kāinga Ora developments

Neighbours of state housing developments want more say before councils give the nod.

Auckland rates and water bills could rise to $5000 a year if airport shares not sold

No one wants higher rates, says Mayor Wayne Brown.

Editorial: High-stakes airport shares vote

Opinion: Our editorial on Auckland Council's decision on Thursday.

Wood’s wife forced to correct statement about airport shareholding

Julie Fairey says she was not aware of her beneficial role until today.

Developers oppose anti-greenfields Auckland housing plans, council defends

How will Auckland look with 2.2m people? New plan for housing is now out for consultation.

Transport Minister’s wife has separate interest in Auckland Airport

Julie Fairey is expected to vote against the sale of the council's airport shares.

Simon Wilson: Rates or a shares sale? Wayne Brown’s big budget showdown

OPINION: With two days to go, Wayne Brown is running out of time to get his budget passed.

Konei founder: Economic development cuts will make outcomes worse for community

Manawa Udy says business is essential to help Māori and Pasifika thrive in Aotearoa.

‘Totally brainless’: Visitors called out for thrill-seeking behaviour at Piha slip site

Visitors were photographed rock climbing.

Wayne Brown takes pot shots at councillors during shambolic meeting

The mayor continues to dig a hole for himself, says councillor Mike Lee.

Sir Graham Lowe: Sell the bloody airport shares

Opinion: Legendary rugby league coach 'Lowie' backs Mayor Wayne Brown's proposal.

Favona scrap yard blaze, police milestone and house prices to turn? | Focus Morning Bulletin: 01 June, 2023

South Aucklanders concerned over toxic smoke, government set to hit promise of 1800 net police increase and reports indicate potentially better times ahead for homeowners, in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

'Last to leave, turn the lights off,’ Auckland Mayor presents budget proposal at chaotic press conference

Household rates will rise by the rate of inflation - 6.7 per cent.

Wayne Brown says it’s a ‘close call’ but support lacking to sell council’s airport shares

Brown has threatened to reinstate deep cuts if the share sale does not proceed.

Firefighters enter second day of battling South Auckland scrap yard blaze

Three fire crews remained at the James Fletcher Dr site overnight.

Focus Live: Mayor Wayne Brown makes Budget announcement

Announcing the budget proposal this morning at Auckland Transport headquarters, Brown said it was a tough budget. Video / Michael Craig

Focus: Most wild moments of Wayne Brown's budget announcement

Watch the wildest moments of Wayne Brown's budget announcement. Video / Michael Craig