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Auckland water bills to rise 7 per cent from July

Auckland Council is also planning to raise rates by 6.1 per cent in July.

Helen White: We need to restore law and order to our city centre

OPINION: Labour MP investigates the mysterious disappearance of a police presence.

'Burning fuse': Business reacts to AT plan to axe kerbside car parks

AT says cars will be 'lowest priority' of kerbside space on strategic and feeder roads.

Maunga authority decides to appeal tree felling refusal

The Tūpuna Maunga Authority wants to replace 345 exotic trees with 13,000 native ones.

Dying wish: Covid dad pleaded for food for family from hospital bed

The father-of-one died almost a month after being admitted to hospital.

'No good argument' for Team NZ to keep free rent of base after $14m in subsidies - Goff

Rent negotiations with Team NZ over base to begin after next America's Cup sold to Spain.

Blocking consent for more helipads not possible, council planners say

Planners are resisting calls for a clampdown on helipads on the eve of a key meeting.

AT put on notice by mayoral candidates over parking plans

New mayoral candidate promises to replace the board of Auckland Transport.

Strong support for Gulf marine reserve

Waiheke-based Friends of the Hauraki Gulf have driven the proposal.

Reducing Covid restriction, not half price fares, will best boost public transport - AT

Pandemic has had a huge impact on public transport numbers.

'Spray cold water': Leo Molloy's 'inhumane' plan for 'undesirables' in Auckland CBD

The once-great downtown area has become a "shameful disgrace", says mayoral hopeful.

$400m apartment, office, shopping scheme planned for Takapuna carpark site

A $33.2 million carparking site in Takapuna's heart has been sold for a secret sum.

Waiheke locals fight against 50th helicopter pad on island

Anti-chopper group says site 'less than 1km' from ferries and sits above popular beach.

Watercare boss - How we are providing certainty in an uncertain world

OPINION: Watercare chief reflects on measures to keep staff mentally and physically well.

Phil Goff lobbies the Government for bed tax to replace council hotel tax

The tax comes from politicians who can never say 'enough is enough', says a tourism boss.

Efeso Collins: The Samoan boy who brought Ōtara to Parliament

Fa'anānā Efeso Collins took his community with him all the way.