Latest from Auckland Council

'It's got the history': Ex-speedway promoter's concerns over future of Western Springs

The council is currently mulling over three proposals for the venue.

Dinosaur nights break records as Auckland Zoo opens after dark

Dinosaur Nights and Lights runs at Auckland Zoo until July 13, 5pm-8.30pm.

Wayne Brown redesigns a railway station

Reroute buses to stop at the station and get a big developer on board now, says the mayor.

Property manager fined $3500 for breaching healthy homes standards

Quinovic acknowledged the breaches and confirmed exemplary damages were paid.

Family of man who died after incident with police push for officer body cameras

A petition for police body cameras has gained nearly 15,000 signatures.

Tātaki’s Daniel Clarke's favourite spots in Tāmaki Makaurau

Every week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.

Nadine Higgins: Alternative ways to get on the property ladder

Prices and interest rates have fallen, offering a window to buy homes now.

Simon Wilson's Love this City: Dogs, dogs, dogs! (and cheaper public transport)

Opinion: The council's new plans for dog walking are coming to a showdown.

'Māori are long-term investors' - learning from success and failure working with iwi

Developments with tangata whenua: what spells success - or not?

Burning Auckland supermarket one of NZ’s most profitable

The store is one of the most profitable and popular in Foodstuffs' North Island co-op.

How many have you tried? Auckland's new Top 100 Iconic Eats named

Debut dishes include an halal pepperoni pizza, raw ramen, honey toast - and four pies.

Ponsonby land values drop over $400k as new valuations reveal shifts

Council valuations show Ponsonby properties fell 14% from $2.65m to $2.27m.

Letters: What is with all the online surveys?

OPINION: Does anyone ever read the online surveys people fill in?

'Our home': Ex-rugby star's emotional plea as Western Springs consultation comes to close

Ponsonby Rugby Club's future is up in the air amid public consultation on Western Springs.

Commuter gridlock: Auckland's weekend traffic now worse than rush hour

A report says Aucklanders will soon sit in congestion for 29 million hours a year.

'Beyond ridiculous': Neighbours almost sell 87-year-old's $800k home over $51k debt

John Boardman faced losing his home for a body corporate debt he claims was a 'scam'

'Blows my mind': Flood-prone development sparks community outrage

Auckland Council says its hands are tied by planning laws, which will change soon.

Opinion: What’s up with Auckland's traffic on Saturdays and Sundays?

The city's growth is bringing more cars, and lots of them.