Latest from Auckland Council

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.'

Off to hospital: Auckland mayoral candidate clashes with 'drunk or drugged' driver

Lord said there was "one drunk driver down. And I'm not upset about it".

'Top secret sell-off': Council to sell stake in prime city land after confidential meeting

Retirees have been blindsided by the move and critics are decrying a lack of transparency.

Watch: Leo Molloy claims National 'wants him' as mayoral race heats up

Controversial candidate claims Nat's endorsement as poll names him a frontrunner.

Exclusive mayoral poll: Who's ahead in Auckland race

The poll points to a mood for change.

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

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

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."

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."

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."

Efeso Collins: Bringing hope back will revitalise Auckland

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