Auckland Council considering a lower rates rise
The council will waive the bed tax paid by hotels and accommodation providers.
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Why Auckland Council is leaving tags on bins during lockdown
Are you wondering why your rubbish tags are not being collected in Auckland?
Auckland Mayor, councillors to follow PM and take pay cut
Phil Goff says if the law does not allow, he will donate a pay cut to charity.
Former bank boss criticises 3.5% rates rise for Auckland
Ralph Norris feels the council is not doing as much as the Government.
Auckland Council wants billions from 'shovel ready' programme
Council lists 73 projects it wants Govt to fund for its 'shovel ready' stimulus package.
Council to discuss pandemic's financial hit behind closed doors
Council will be watching Treasury advice on unemployment, GDP and economic recovery.
Footpaths extended to continue physical distancing after lockdown
The money could help the council's projects in Auckland's CBD and South Auckland.
Covid-19: Rescue package for Auckland Council contractors
The NZ Transport Agency is also make advance payments to contractors.
Coronavirus: Government should fully fund Auckland's rapid transport network
Chris Darby said Auckland should stop being spoon-fed money for rapid transit.
After coronavirus: Auckland Council debates jobs versus climate change
The Government's criteria is to create jobs and get projects underway in short order.
Lockdown silence allows detection of smaller earthquakes
There's been a dramatic fall in the number of noise complaints in NZ's larger cities.
15m below ground: City Rail Link workers' historic find
Tree fragments dating back 28,000 years have been uncovered in Auckland.
First images: Spark Arena turns into foodbank
Council has now set-up a food distribution centre at Spark Arena to keep up with demand.
Auckland Council investment diluted as investors gobble up Auckland Airport shares
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says council's holding in AIA will fall to 18 per cent from 20.
Auckland Council's coronavirus contractor freeze: Hundreds of workers to take a hit
Phil Goff wants to stick with a 3.5 per cent rates rise in July.
Covid-19: Phil Goff still pushing 3.5 per cent rates rise
Goff said the virus had created the worst recession since the 1930s.
Focus: Spark Arena transformed into food distribution centre
Focus: Spark Arena has been transformed by Auckland Council into a food distribution centre for Aucklanders in need due to job losses and financial hardship as a result of Covid-19. Video / RNZ
Covid-19: What will happen to Auckland rates?
Several councils around the country are freezing rates or offering relief to ratepayers.
Auckland Council's investment could shrink as Auckland Airport looks to raise $1.2 billion
Auckland Airport wants to shore up its balance sheet to weather the Covid-19 storm.
Coronavirus: Auckland's parks and beaches closed to vehicles
Auckland's regional parks are normally a magnet for beachgoers in their cars.
Phil Goff: We can emerge in better shape after the virus
Comment: Auckland Mayor reports back one week into a Government-ordered lockdown.
Lockdown: Is a new turf for Eden Park an essential service?
Eden Park says it has the okay to grow and install a new turf.
How the other half self-isolate: Police check on yacht with 'large number' of people onboard
Boat and bach owners have descended on Great Barrier Island. Population 939.
Covid-19 coronavirus: Auckland Council employee tests positive
The employee went straight into isolation after returning from overseas.
Massive new landfill for Auckland out for public feedback
Kaipara Mayor Jason Smith says the landfill could poison the Kaipara Harbour.
Coronavirus: Concerns that hospital nurses have no access to masks
Ministry of Health working on list about who should have access to PPE based on risk.
Coronavirus: Auckland Council stops collecting parking fees
Auckland Council is working on four scenarios for falling revenue from Covid-19.
Covid-19 coronavirus: Save water but keep washing hands
Watercare's head says resilience will get Aucklanders through the coronavirus crisis.
Covid-19 coronavirus: Auckland Council sets up emergency committee
The emergency committee will meet weekly and be chaired by the Mayor.
Lockdown: Auckland Council waste collection to continue
Chris Darby asked people to be forgiving if their waste bins were not collected.
Covid-19 coronavirus: NZ's public transport system cuts back as lockdown looms
Buses, trains only for essential workers after tomorrow.
Auckland Council in talks to control Eden Park future
Doug McKay says council involvement could solve the city's stadium problems.
Funding for long-awaited $11 million Ponsonby park delayed
Auckland Council austerity was announced as new designs landed for the Ponsonby Rd park.