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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."

Craig Lord: We have changed and Auckland needs to change as well

OPINION: "A Civic District, a place to visit as a special trip and an entertainment hub."

Wayne Brown: Fixing up downtown means finishing what we've started

OPINION: "We need to literally clean the streets. Rubbish, road cones, graffiti must go."

John Lehmann: Let's reconnect Auckland Council, the ratepayers, and the public

OPINION: 'I believe the older Auckland was far more liveable, safer, and rated fairer.'

Leo Molloy: Auckland got lost because it didn't know where it was going

OPINION: "For once in our lives, let's aim really high and do something amazing."

Efeso Collins: Bringing hope back will revitalise Auckland

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

Eden Park believed to have a leaky grandstand

Eden Park is seeking more money from Auckland Council for maintenance.

'Mindless acts': Auckland Council rues wrecked, stolen art across region, appeals for public help

'It is beyond frustrating that these incidents keep happening' - Auckland councillor

Auckland's gridlock nightmare gets worse: AA calls for more spending on roads

AA wants change of tack to address congestion, mayor says more roads won't fix problem.

Auckland mayoral candidate Leo Molloy promises ratepayer-funded police station

The downtown police station closed in 2013.

Auckland shootings: Mayoral candidates respond

'This is not the country and the city we all want,' - Heart of the City's Viv Beck.

Auckland Santa and Anzac Day parades under threat from rising traffic management costs

We are paying for someone to put a cone in the street, says Jessica Rose.

Meet Auckland's wildcard mayoral candidates

The final list of Auckland mayoral candidates will be announced on August 17.

The two Budget issues causing trouble for Auckland Council

Service cuts and deferring capital projects are on the cards at Auckland Transport.

Manukau port study, extended fares cuts and funds boost for light rail

Government's Budget contains more than $200m for detailed plans for light rail.