New ZealandAuckland Council adopts new emergency budget due to Covid 19 and water crisisAuckland Council has announced a new emergency budget for the region due to Covid-19.30 Jul 01:13 AM
New ZealandYounger, faster parking warden dishes out 14,000 tickets, earns council $744kAuckland Transport raked in $2.8m from parking infringements between March and June.28 Jul 10:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChicken farmer's $50k stoush with Auckland council over unpaid ratesAuckland Council is taking legal action over unpaid rates on a former chicken farm.26 Jul 05:22 AM
BusinessBoatie irate after being locked into $22,000-a-month America's Cup berthJason Agnew says the America's Cup will now be like 'Granny's party' and he wants out.24 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Watercare boss and his $775,000 salaryRaveen Jaduram earns 30 per cent more than the Auckland Council chief executive.24 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland waterfront projects will not be finished for America's CupHeart of the City says Queen St is a mess, with plastic sticks and beige paint.24 Jul 01:53 AM
New ZealandPolice say comment targeted at Auckland Council not a death threatFacebook comment threatens lives of Auckland councillors.23 Jul 10:43 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Auckland Council's hard calls on climate and cashCOMMENT: It's been big-decision time for council, on the budget and the climate crisis.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Appalled': Auckland Council calls in police over death threatsFacebook comment threatens lives of Auckland councillors.23 Jul 12:42 AM
EnvironmentAuckland mussel farm faces local oppositionOpponents worried proposed mussel farm in Hauraki gulf will destroy local sea environment.22 Jul 09:21 PM
KahuIhumātao: One year since eviction notice servedOccupiers are gathering today to mark one year since the eviction notice was served.22 Jul 08:17 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Last resort': Homeowner facing forced sale hasn't paid rates in 7 yearsThe man says the council's actions are 'ruthless' and he is vowing to stay put.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council accused of dishonesty over rates riseA formal complaint against Colmar Brunton and the Council by the Ratepayers' Alliance.21 Jul 10:37 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouncil's 'ruthless' rates crackdown': Man faces losing homeAuckland's biggest outstanding rates bill is a whopping $217,000.21 Jul 05:27 AM
OpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Rates should not be going upCOMMENT: Raising rates in the current economic climate is unbelievable.17 Jul 04:00 AM
New Zealand$600,000 man: Auckland Council announces new CEOJim Stabback arrives as Auckland Council deals with the fallout from Covid-19.17 Jul 12:00 AM
Freight and logistics'Third World': QC's scathing letter to Mayor Goff about Queen StMayor Goff has been served a legal letter over the pedestrian barriers angering retailers.16 Jul 11:35 PM
New Zealand'Outrageous': Business chief disapproves Auckland's rates riseMichael Barnett says 'this council is obviously not listening'.16 Jul 08:25 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council 'emergency budget' passes with 3.5% rates riseThe budget has an extra $40m for road safety measures.16 Jul 05:16 AM
New ZealandAuckland Council planning to sell $244m of assetsThe sale includes 48 properties valued at $34.5 million.15 Jul 11:23 PM
New ZealandAuckland households face big rates rise and higher water billsThe Watercare board is still to decide how much water charges will rise.15 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEmergency budget will show what council really valuesComment: What we won't be seeing in Auckland Council's emergency budget, unfortunately.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBig rates rise: Auckland Council brushes aside ratepayers' concernsJust 28 per cent of submitters to the budget want a 3.5 per cent rates rise.14 Jul 10:08 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRaining on Auckland's parade: Why things could be even worse next yearComment: Drawing more from the Waikato River is still the best option.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovt outlines $200m for Auckland Council projects ahead of budget deadlineCouncil struggling to plug a $750m hole in its budget.13 Jul 06:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGrant Gillon: Auckland Council's emergency Covid budget is dishonest scaremongeringComment: We have spurious reasons for financial straits, coupled with threats on services.13 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsRichlisters v City Rail LinkAction taken over compensation offered for covenants on properties needed for the CRL.13 Jul 05:54 AM
New Zealand'Chainsaw massacre': Dozens of mature native trees facing the chopA veteran protester has propped himself in a puriri, stalling the chainsaws, for now.13 Jul 04:33 AM
New ZealandAuckland water crisis: The rain's helping but we're still in troubleAnother week of rain heading our way but will it make a difference to our dams?12 Jul 10:04 PM
PremiumPremiumAmerica's CupTeam NZ's $1-a-year rent at public events centre - Mayor may look to move team out earlyIt can be revealed Team NZ is paying $1 rent for the team base at Viaduct Events Centre.10 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandQueen St retailers furious with Auckland Council for messing up roadThe council said there is an opportunity to make a very real change for the better.09 Jul 05:27 AM
New ZealandAuckland Council reveals plan to cut 500 more jobsAuckland Council planning to cut about 500 jobs due to the financial impact of Covid-19.08 Jul 05:47 AM
Freight and logisticsWatch: Bird's-eye view of progress on NZ's biggest infrastructure projectGood progress is being made on the City Rail Link infrastructure project.07 Jul 08:24 PM
New ZealandWhat lies beneath: A shocking find in a small creek - almost 20 dumped trolleysThe five friends knew they'd find rubbish, but up to 18 dumped trolleys?07 Jul 07:51 PM
