ConstructionNew home plan no quick fixThe first batch of 6000 new homes for fast-track residential development in Auckland has got a lukewarm response from property experts.09 Oct 04:30 PM
ConstructionAnti-Bunnings protest outside hearingProtestors carrying signs saying 'Bugger Off Bunnings' have picketed Auckland Council this morning as a hearing on setting up a Grey Lynn branch continues.08 Oct 09:10 PM
ConstructionTV stars join anti-Bunnings fightActress Tandi Wright and <i>Seven Sharp</i> presenter Jesse Mulligan want to stop the Bunnings Warehouse Grey Lynn.08 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandCommunity message at the heart of trusts' pitchAuckland's five licensing trusts are fighting to preserve levels of charity dollars from alcohol sales and poker machines.07 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandSuper City elections 2013: Tamihere plots political returnFormer Labour Cabinet minister John Tamihere admits he is testing the water for a full-scale political comeback by standing for election to two local government positions.07 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandTwo-horse race after 'scratching'The two main contenders for the Hamilton mayoralty are running a close race and with voter turnout at a new low - less than 10 per cent at the weekend.07 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionKim Campbell: The 'living wage' and what it really meansHigher minimum wages are also sometimes called for here and overseas as a way to introduce a "living wage", writes Kim Campbell.07 Oct 04:30 PM
RetailResidents take on BunningsHearings into a controversial Bunnings Warehouse in Auckland's Grey Lynnhave begun, and residents have turned out in force to try to stop it.06 Oct 11:15 PM
OpinionEditorial: Stay awake: it's time to make your vote countEditorial: Local democracy has a delicate life at more risk of suffering from neglect than abuse. When most of its eligible voters ignore its debates and cast an unthinking vote.06 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandSix wards key to AucklandThe political make-up of the Auckland Council looks set to hinge on the outcome of six wards, where the right is out to put the brakes on Len Brown's direction.06 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandElection heads for low vote countThe Super City election race enters the final week with a stubbornly low voter turnout and a final push by Len Brown and John Palino for the mayoral chains.06 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandCandidate blames punctuationContender Rob Thomas admits claiming incorrectly in an official candidates' booklet that he worked 14 years for the cities of Wellington and Westminster.06 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandAngry ratepayers seek SuperCity referendumMembers of the Northern Action Group reckon they would do better out of the SuperCity.05 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionMcCarten: Lazy voters kill democracyTime to mail in your voting papers for the local government elections, says Matt McCarten.05 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandWatson feels wronged by claimA local body candidate alleged to have snubbed pensioners at a campaign meeting this week said he knew nothing about the gathering and feels deeply wronged by the claim.04 Oct 11:13 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Grass an ideal election issueIt is a bit of a chore to mow the berm. I live down a right of way and have to push the machine up there for a wedge of grass between my drive and the next. Too often I forget.04 Oct 09:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Black museum the obvious use for old jailNo building in Auckland is quite as grim as Mt Eden Prison.04 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandReview of burial and cremation lawsA shake-up of how and where we bury the dead has prompted a city council to raise the "terrifying" possibility of people simply digging a hole and "putting granny in it".04 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandMayor: $800k salaries the market rateAuckland Mayor Len Brown last night defended salaries of nearly $800,000 a year for two senior council executives, telling a public meeting, "You have got to meet the market."03 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionShould councils have to mow grass berms?The council voted to save $3 million by not cutting grass berms in the old Auckland City area. Was this a good move? Have your say here.02 Oct 07:19 PM
New ZealandOne street's view: it isn't clear cutOpinions on who should mow the berms in Blakey St, Onehunga reflect the wider debate that's raging in Auckland.02 Oct 04:30 PM
BusinessCalls for public services to be funded by local governmentLocal Government New Zealand and the New Zealand Initiative are calling for more public services to be provided by local government and funded by local taxes.02 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandAucklanders told: Mow your own bermAuckland City residents should follow the rest of the region, take pride in their community - and mow their own berms, says a councillor.01 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionMalcolm Alexander: Have a say on how your city is runIf you were a shareholder in a huge business, one with $120 billion of assets and an annual budget of more than $8 billion, wouldn't you want a say in who should run it?01 Oct 04:30 PM
