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Foreign posts easy to justify

The Auckland Council seems to be constantly surprised by decisions of its subordinate bodies.

Council told it has power to ban prostitution

Barefoot Bishop's living wage crusade

Wellington's barefooted Anglican Bishop Justin Duckworth has thrown his weight behind a campaign for a 'living wage' - recalibrated at $19.25 an hour.

Living wage estimate rises to $19.25/hour

Support for Wellington super city 'very weak'

There is strong opposition to a proposed Wellington super city, a survey has shown.

Council admits fault over tractor death

Hastings District Council finally pleads guilty over the death of a four-year-old boy who was run over by a tractor mower.

Politician sorry for Facebook abuse

Auckland councillor and National Party member Linda Cooper has apologised after she called a man a "judgmental little c**k" on the Pride parade Facebook page.

Councils' overseas posts 'a scandal'

Auckland's local politicians have labelled the Council's overseas postings to London and San Francisco an "outrage", while the mayor defends the decision.

Library hours changed to save $1.1m

Most libraries will have reduced opening hours, while some others will be extended, in a bid to save $1.1 million in Auckland Council's proposed budget.

Reclamation U-turn snubs law advice

Brian Rudman: Old faithful deserves to live again

Decision delayed on Auckland port expansion

Auckland Council has voted to delay a decision on a central wharf strategy that involves further reclamation of the Waitemata Harbour.

Editorial: Call to expand port area must get short shrift

Capacity constraints at the Port of Auckland feature high on the list of those eager to justify its expansion through further reclamation of the Waitemata Harbour.

Councils financially prudent, says funder

New Zealand territorial authorities have assets of $117.4 billion yet extremely low debt levels of only $10.8 billion, says a financial chief.

High-tech help for Maui's dolphins

Cathy Casey: Off-leash shouldn't mean out of control

Parks and beaches are great places for dogs to romp around, but they are not a free-for-all, says Cathy Casey.

Auckland's port wants more car space

Auckland councillors will make a huge call behind closed doors on Thursday on whether to stand firm against further reclamation of the Waitemata Harbour for port use.

Heritage group angry at villa loss

A landmark 1905 villa sitting on a $3.5 million piece of land in Herne Bay, the country's most expensive suburb, is for sale for removal.