OpinionRichard Burton: Careful planning needed on apartmentsThe draft Auckland Unitary Plan proposes a fundamental change to the urban fabric of Auckland, writs Richard Burton. Multi-storey, high-density apartment buildings formerly reserved to the inner city and adjoining areas are now proposed.20 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandBudget 2013: Govt to control housing plans if councils drag chainThe Government says it will take control of housing planning and consent processes from councils if they do not act quickly enough to free up land for houses.16 May 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Time to clear regulatory muddleLocal government is where a lot of the governing people care about goes on.15 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandBrown backs down over high-risesAuckland Mayor Len Brown is backing down in the face of a citywide revolt against high-rise apartments and infill housing in a new planning rulebook for the city.15 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandSporty Auckland outruns SydneyAuckland has overtaken Sydney as a host of premier events in Australasia and is now second only to Melbourne, an industry study has found.13 May 05:30 PM
BusinessProperty chiefs outline plan concernsLandowners having to pay the council a share of profits on rezoned properties.13 May 05:30 PM
ConstructionDeal brings land opening closerAuckland Council and the Government have struck a deal to fast-track plans to free up land for residential department.09 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandMaurice Williamson: 'It's not about me'Maurice Williamson has told the producers of the Ellen DeGeneres show that he won't make an appearance if the focus is on him.09 May 07:20 AM
New ZealandAuckland Council approves rate riseThe Auckland Council has approved a 2.9 per cent rates increase this year.09 May 05:10 AM
New ZealandDruggies race to beat K2 banA single dairy may have sold $200,000 of synthetic drugs in three months, a select committee has heard, as users start stockpiling before legislation bans them.08 May 08:55 PM
New ZealandAuckland rates to rise average 2.9pcAuckland rates will rise on average by 2.9 per cent this year under Mayor Len Brown's inflation-sensitive budget to be put to the council tomorrow for approval.07 May 05:58 PM
BusinessCan you afford this house?A $224,000 prototype house, aimed at Aucklanders who want an affordable place, has been built at Papakura.06 May 05:30 PM
OpinionBryan Jackson: First ask who wants another millionWho wants another million people in Auckland? Len Brown does. Auckland City Councillors do. Auckland town planners do. The Government does. I don't, writes Bryan Jackson.06 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandPlan holds no fear for city chiefsAuckland councillors are relatively unaffected by a new way of life that includes high-rise apartments and intensification for many of the city's 1.5 million residents.06 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandAppeal against leaky home time limit goes to Supreme CourtIn a test case that could affect thousands of leaky home owners, an Auckland couple have been granted leave for a Supreme Court appeal against a Weathertight Homes Tribunal decision.01 May 07:51 AM
New ZealandMaurice for Mayor gains supportThe political right is already hailing the prospect of Maurice Williamson as Mayor of Auckland as a potential "circuit breaker" for local government in the Super City.30 Apr 06:49 PM
Freight and logisticsPay up or city suffers, business warnsAuckland business leaders are sounding dire warnings about the Super City's future if citizens shun road tolls or higher rates and taxes to fund major transport improvements.29 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Aucklanders need to accept road chargesEditorial: The traffic jams that snagged Auckland roads on two nights late last week could hardly have been more timely for the Consensus Building Group, which is advising the Auckland Council on transport funding.29 Apr 05:29 PM
New ZealandSecret plan papers kept from publicThe Auckland Council is sitting on secret documents used to draw up a new planning rulebook for the city and instructed its top lawyer to keep them hidden from the public.28 Apr 08:06 PM
New ZealandGovt cuts hit refugees, budget helpBudgeting services are facing cuts and New Zealand's only hostel for asylum seekers may have to close because of the ending of a government scheme.28 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionTony Holman: Auckland not 'super' in democracyThe desire of both National and Labour to rule Auckland directly is clear to see, writes Tony Holman.25 Apr 09:30 PM
BusinessSections to soar in value under planAuckland homeowners could become about $24 billion richer under Auckland Council's proposed Unitary Plan as the value of sections will shoot up.25 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandKiwis still crave slice of suburbiaThe "suburban dream" of living in a standalone home is still alive and well - a finding that could harm Auckland Council's push for more terraced housing.23 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandGo straight to PonsonbyFancy playing Monopoly through Ponsonby Rd, Queen St or Dominion Rd?22 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionBob Jones: Beware gullibility in the art worldOne can giggle at the twisted iron behind large reception desks, supplied by wide boy so-called art consultants, but ultimately it's their money to waste, writes Bob Jones.22 Apr 05:30 PM
