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
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: 'Donkey votes' can make an ass of council electionTomorrow, Auckland councillors decide whether candidates' names in this year's ballot papers should be listed in alphabetical order, writes Brian Rudman.21 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Waitemata must not be narrowedEditorial: Council should give clear message to port company The Auckland port company is proving very slow to get a simple message: the Waitemata is not to be narrowed.17 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandVote extends port debateAucklanders will get a say on reclaiming more of the Waitemata Harbour for port operations after a move to fast-track the latest plans into law was rejected yesterday.16 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandMayor has support to reclaim more of harbour - council sourceAuckland Mayor Len Brown has the numbers to push ahead with filling in more Waitemata Harbour, a senior council source says.15 Apr 11:12 PM
New ZealandFast track means dumping reviewAuckland councillors are being urged to effectively dump a review of port development options in favour of fast-tracking the latest expansion plans into law.15 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandBusiness trio challenge Auckland port plansLeading Auckland business figures are squaring off ahead of a crucial vote today on reclaiming more of the Waitemata Harbour for port operations.15 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionMark Donnelly: A sledgehammer update to planningAuckland's Unitary Plan takes a sledgehammer to decades of agreed zoning and the property rights of Aucklanders, writes Mark Donnelly. Reportedly 56 per cent of properties may be rezoned for intensification.14 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Council needs to step up and fight for city's unitary planEditorial: Auckland's newly promulgated unitary plan has entered a rocky stretch of water called local-body election year.14 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandParks rangers' morale 'rocked'Auckland regional park rangers' morale has been rocked by changes brought in by the Super City's central-style bureaucracy, says a management consultancy review.14 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Cuts to DoC threaten other worthy causesWhat isn't fair is the way the Government is forcing DoC to use commercial and voluntary partnerships to make up for cuts in state funding, writes Brian Rudman.09 Apr 05:30 PM
Freight and logisticsCity plan ignores design issues, say retail giantsSix major retailers are decrying the unitary plan, accusing Auckland Council of trying to design shops and force everyone on to public transport.08 Apr 07:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Sir Bob part of quest for waterfront investorsSir Bob Harvey arrived in China yesterday morning for the 22nd time.08 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandDeadly toll claimed in Kaipara rates warPeople are committing suicide, losing their homes and suffering heart attacks and strokes, because of one bad spending decision by a group of "country bumpkin" councillors.06 Apr 05:30 PM
EnergyCruise ship terminal to be lit by sunNew Zealand's largest solar installation has been put on top of the refurbished Shed 10 on Auckland's waterfront.03 Apr 01:30 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Housing needs nudge, not a working partyHobsonville is the sort of public-private partnership that when it comes to roads and schools buildings, this Government actively promotes, writes Brian Rudman.26 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionSue Kedgley: Govt meddling in council affairs troubling to allAs councils head to the polls this year, local government finds itself under attack, with its powers shrunk and its autonomy undermined, writes Sue Kedgley.25 Mar 04:30 PM
