Rod Duke's Herne Bay helipad to face 'an avalanche' of opposition
The High Court says Auckland Council needs to reconsider the helipad's resource consent.
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Herne Bay helipad: Judge orders Auckland Council to 'deal with law accordingly'
A High Court judge has ruled that Auckland council must reconsider the initial consent.
Is Auckland ready for its mega 2021 year?
Project Auckland panel thrashes out biggest issues facing city.
New mechanisms for growth
Matthew Walker talks with the Herald about funding the city's growth.
Boat sunk by explosion hauled from watery grave
"The problem is getting worse, it's not getting any better."
Stagnant master plan to save gulf 'could have been done better'
Failings of a plan to save Hauraki Gulf should be lesson for future efforts, report finds.
Auckland Council to be investigated by the Ombudsman
Investigation hopes to establish whether councils have good practice with LGOIMA requests.
Ray Ginnever: Penlink action needs to start now
COMMENT: Whangaparaoa's Penlink needs to start sooner than 2028.
Council planning to charge those anchoring in Hauraki Gulf
The charge would be put in place to help ratepayers, Auckland Council suggests.
Auckland Council bar teens from selling Xmas trees
The pair has been selling trees at the intersection for years and never had an issue.
Vigils planned across New Zealand for Grace Millane
Candlelight vigils and walks are being planned across the country in memory of Grace.
Memory of Millane raising money for cancer charity
England player Will Canlan played for Millane in their clash against the Black Sticks.
Beach warning system abandons orange lights
"Swim with caution" option axed in Auckland but still used in all other regions.
Confronting homeless installation opens in Auckland
What's it like to live in a car? That's the focus of a new artwork at Wyndham Quarter.
Damaged waka recalled for unnamed park
Historic Māori names are being revived for the unnamed parks of inner Auckland.
Auckland Council approves extra $14.5m for America's Cup
Many councillors expressed concerns about the extra cost and value of the cup to the poor.
Tunnels connection a 'breakthrough' for City Rail Link
Today's breakthrough proves the project is on track, City Rail Link CEO says.
Protection proposed for suburb's name
Wesley seeks to secure suburban name after developer backs off bid to take it.
America's Cup wouldn't have gone ahead without additional funding
Senior minister says Auckland Council should "absolutely" green light more funding.
Investigation finds speedway harassment claims dealt with appropriately
Auckland Council chief executive Stephen Town is investigating allegations of harassment.
Consents taking too long at Auckland Council - watchdog
Only half of building consents are being issued on time, says the Deputy Auditor-General.
Fight to save 'sheep-killer' dog's life goes to Court of Appeal
The fight to save Biggie after he attacked a sheep has gone to one of the highest courts.
John Roughan: 'Wait and watch' the key to good planning
COMMENT: The first law of city planning ought to be: Watch what people do.
$5m council grant proposed for City Mission
Mayor wants to increase City Mission funding but hold rates and debt to earlier promises.
Editorial: CBD ready for car restrictions
Queen is about to become a pedestrian mall at last.
When happy and peace make 'happeace'
Developer blends blissed-out words to propose name for "Happeace" lane in Titirangi.
Te reo Māori names to be considered for hundreds of Auckland parks
Council restricts public input to applying Māori names to hundreds of parks.
Tensions in civil defence team during April storm
The Auckland Civil Defence and Emergency Group Committee receives the review this morning.
Brian Rudman: Draconian power wrong way to fix housing
COMMENT: New authority will override the planning and consenting powers of local councils.
'We're right here!' Council anxious about Government plans for port
Council worried govt has an agenda for the ports not based on good research and analysis.
'Open streets': Council to trial Queen St as car-free zone
Council has voted to start trialling car-free streets in central Auckland next year.
Grant McLachlan: Nuisance bylaws on dogs are real nuisance
COMMENT: Auckland's proposed dog bylaws are needlessly restrictive and unfair.
Government's powerful planning authority to be set up by 2020: Twyford
The new authority will have the power to override Auckland Council planning decisions.