New ZealandRates won't go into convention centre: BrownAuckland mayor Len Brown says the council will not put any ratepayer cash into building or running an international convention centre.23 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionGeorge Wood, Dick Quax, Cameron Brewer: Our rate, borrow and spend cityIf this lack of regard for the financial resources of individual members of our community is to be curbed, it is critical that a strong message of opposition comes through from the community, writes George Wood, Dick Quax and Cameron Brewer.22 Jan 08:57 PM
New Zealand$64k traffic island goes in, then out'That's ratepayer money, it's just unbelievable'. Last week Tauranga City Council put in a $64k traffic island. This week it ripped it up.22 Jan 08:45 PM
OpinionLen Brown: An investment in Auckland's futureAucklanders have spent many, many years admiring what other cities have, but we're catching up now, writes Auckland Mayor Len Brown. There's a real sense of pride growing around our region.22 Jan 08:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Liveable Len could stop the chopJust because pohutukawa trees prosper in Auckland's coastal setting is not a reason to treat them as a weed and hack them down when they get in the way of a road builder.22 Jan 08:30 PM
OpinionHas Auckland got its 10-year budget right?Aucklanders have seven weeks to provide feedback on a draft 10-year budget that, according to Mayor Len Brown, includes some of the biggest decisions on the city's future. Send us Your Views.22 Jan 07:22 PM
OpinionMichael Ayrton: Cornwall Park a magnificent gift that keeps givingWhile four million visitors enjoy the park each year, not one cent of the costs comes from rates or taxes, writes Michael Ayrton. That is thanks to the magnificent bequest of the "Father" of the city.22 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: We all know the act is not the problemGot a problem? Then blame it on the Resource Management Act, writes John Armstrong. "Nick Smith is using the RMA as a smokescreen. The Auckland housing crisis is really a crisis of insatiable demand."21 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand$405k to resolve Super City staff gripesAuckland Council paid out $405,000 settling and defending personal grievances in the past year.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDoC rejects 1080 claimsClaims that the high-profile pest control campaign "Battle For Our Birds" wiped out a group of nationally endangered birds are unfounded, the Department of Conservation says.18 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessCouncil backs new film studioFilm and television incentives have lifted the screen production industry out of the doldrums, prompting the Auckland Council to back new studios in West Auckland.16 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandSupport for volcano car ban widensA ban on cars from the summit of Mt Eden, one of Auckland's best-known sightseeing spots, has overwhelming support in a new Herald-DigiPoll survey.15 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCity reaps $100m in vehicle finesMotorists have forked out more than $100 million in parking and vehicle fines from Auckland Transport over four years - and owe plenty more.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSmell sinks Auckland chicken farm planA resource consent bid for a chicken egg layer farm of 310,000 birds in rural south Auckland has been rejected, because of fears it would be too stinky.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandShrinking fines show system workingAfter slugging motorists with almost $10 million in bus lane fines since its formation in 2010, Auckland Transport says its enforcement efforts appear to be succeeding.11 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionGeoff Cumming: Pushing the boundariesHousing crisis - what housing crisis? Drive around Auckland's outskirts and you'd be forgiven for thinking the home building sector was ahead of the game as thousands of new-builds come on....09 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Better signs and roads the best solutionResponses that promise an immediate and apparently ready-made solution to a problem have a seductive appeal.06 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Political roundup: 2014 - End of an errorLosers dominated the year in New Zealand politics, while winners were few and far between, writes Bryce Edwards.31 Dec 03:45 AM
OpinionMatt NippertMatt Nippert: Year of the triers proves trying for someIt was the year of the trier, a year when optimists who thought the worst of the bad times had passed and only sunshine lay ahead fell flat on their faces.26 Dec 08:30 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: A year of (neverending) Dirty PoliticsAfter a political year full of controversy over Nicky Hager's Dirty Politics revelations, the debates still won't go away, writes Bryce Edwards.18 Dec 12:51 AM
New ZealandRates increase set to get green lightPlans to raise household rates in Auckland by 5.6 per cent next year and 4.5 per cent a year thereafter are due to approved for public consultation today.17 Dec 10:26 PM
New ZealandBritomart: From dull to hipBritomart has gone from decay to super cool, churning over $1.3 billion a year to the Auckland economy, says a book tracing the first 10 years of the redevelopment.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council's IT project reassessedAn Auckland Council IT project originally budgeted to cost $71 million should be delivered for the new cost of $172 million, says a senior council executive.17 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionCatherine Delahunty: Maori representation no threat to open democracyCatherine Delahunty writes: Gareth Morgan has many interesting opinions and is well informed but his opinion piece on Maori representation on local councils requires a response.15 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessCouncil's plan for meth housesAuckland Council has undertaken a review of guidelines for methamphetamine-contaminated properties and developed tough new proposals to be implemented next month.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBig projects on back burnerKey Auckland transport projects - including some on which work has already started - face long delays unless new funding can be found from road tolls or higher rates.15 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: New Zealand's war on the poorDividing up the resources of any society normally involves exploiting the majority for the benefit of the minority, and NZ is no exception, writes Bryce Edwards.15 Dec 02:13 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Leave the car and listen to the tuiIf I were a bit doddery on my feet, or wheelchair-bound, I suspect I'd be delighted to be able to totter around the summit of Maungawhau/Mt Eden at my own pace.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBid to change law on prostitution failsAuckland Council has been told it already has power to ban street prostitution from spots such as Hunters Corner after a bid to get Parliament to change the law failed.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSpending shows need for recall electionsA lobby group says revelations Auckland Council spent $30,000 on “secret rooms” for Len Brown show New Zealand needs recall elections.06 Dec 10:05 PM
New ZealandWhat secrets are in Brown's new office?Thousands of dollars have been spent building a private bathroom and dressing room hidden behind a bookcase in under-fire Auckland Mayor Len Brown's new office.06 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandConcerns raised week before complaintSenior Cera staff raised concerns about former chief executive Roger Sutton's behaviour more than a week before an official complaint was made.05 Dec 02:01 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Santa, let's talk about housingHousing Minister Nick Smith and Auckland Mayor Len Brown are talking up the first year of the Auckland Housing Accord.04 Dec 08:30 PM
