Latest from Brian Rudman on Auckland

<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Eden Park's baptism of fire recalls fruitier times on terraces

<i>Brian Rudman</i>: Give the mayor the keys to the Town Hall

<i>Brian Rudman:</i> They're off, but 3 1/2 hours later ...

<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Avoiding culture clash a must for mayor's top 100

<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Hobbit folk grovel to feudal movie lords

Every employee in the land should be concerned at the hammering the actors have got for daring to ask for meaningful negotiations.

<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Slow down, Your Worship, and take a very deep breath

<i>Brian Rudman</i>: Brown revolution signals rise of hidden Aucklanders

<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Novelty element one way to prod voters

<i>Brian Rudman:</i> With 'don't knows' at 35.2%, no wonder Bob Parker is seen as the saviour

<i>Brian Rudman</i>: The Len and Banksie roadshow hits town

By now, John Banks and Len Brown know each other's lines backwards - and at times have sport trying to steal the punchlines.

<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Who'd blame voters for opting out of political game

<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Attempt to manipulate electoral roll ham-fisted, sad and ridiculous

<i>Brian Rudman:</i> What about a super promise for the arts

<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Expect more bus lane lawbreakers now councillors have wimped out

<i>Brian Rudman:</i> End in sight to great water rip off

<i>Brian Rudman</i>: 'First, do no harm' an apt mantra for Super City leaders

Auckland's new masters have been handed a conundrum which will take longer than a single term to master.