Latest from Auckland Council

'Speed dating': Mayoral debate - candidates reveal Ports of Auckland preferences

One issue that drew interesting responses was what to do with Ports of Auckland.

Posh doggy day-care's new court date - and plans for change

Pets & Pats owner tells of plans to change as a new court date is revealed.

Police, injured cyclist say AT cycleway unsafe

Auckland Transport are not being open with residents, says petition organiser Sam Joyce.

Eviction attempt and claims posh doggy day-care 'tried to hide' dogs from landlord

'I had no idea about this dog daycare business', property manager says.

Simon Wilson: A laughable mayoral poll, but a big winner anyway

There are things to learn in political polls even when the pollsters get it wrong.

Mayoral candidate Efeso Collins wants more cops on the beat

To go hard on crime, you have to go hard on poverty, says Collins.

Man who allegedly attacked Auckland mayoral candidate involved in two crashes

Craig Lord says he will defend any charges brought against him.

National Party quietly getting behind Viv Beck in Auckland mayoral race

Beck said she is the only centre-right candidate in the mayoral race.

Auckland Mayoral candidate home safe after being bloodied and bruised in alleged assault

'Doc said no shower till Monday so I'm lobbying the wife about sponge baths.'

Petition to pedestrianise Queen St launched

'Hugely supported by the 45,000 who live in the city centre.'

Do Auckland port's woes lie in ditching of council assets expert?

Councillor suggests decision to save money on experts may have backfired.

Focus Live: The future of downtown Auckland

Simon Wilson Live Q&A panel with guests Chlöe Swarbrick, Frith Walker, and Tania Loveridge on the future of downtown Auckland. Video / NZ Herald

The downtowners: 45,000 people making a life in central Auckland

The biggest challenges face apartment-dwellers in area one deemed an "amenity wasteland".

Editorial: Leave no one behind in city rebirth

EDITORIAL: Make Auckland's main thoroughfare great again, building back better for all.

Efeso Collins: Bringing hope back will revitalise Auckland

OPINION: "Make Auckland a place people can get around, set down roots, access services."

Michael Morris: A revitalised Auckland for all inhabitants, great and small

OPINION: "Justice for animals, justice for the environment, and justice for humans."

Ted Johnston: A competent and effective council with a wise leader

OPINION: "Rules, statutes and regulations are my domain, and I will use them."

Viv Beck: Let's back ourselves to make things happen

OPINION: "A night-time economy could ignite our city."