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'I completely forgot about any of that' - Banks
Auckland City Mayor John Banks has admitted claiming $438.80 in entertainment costs.
Sixth candidate runs for Super City top job
The number of candidates standing for Auckland Super City mayoralty in the October elections has now jumped to six.
'Only Jesus' scrutinised as much as me - Brown
Len Brown told the Herald on Sunday he would quit as Manukau mayor if ratepayers demand he identifies who he meets with.
It's party time as councils say 'goodbye'
The Auckland City Council intends spending $87,000 of ratepayers' money on a staff-only farewell bash and 32 smaller department dos before it is replaced by the Super City.
<i>Gloss</i> actor seeking lead role in Super City
Actor and director Simon Prast is standing for the Super City mayoralty to challenge the heavyweight contenders, John Banks and Len Brown.
Goodbye to the council and $85,000
The Manukau City Council plans to hold a 10-day, $85,000 farewell to itself before it is replaced by the Super City.
Mayor's credit review request declined
The Auditor-General has told Manukau's Len Brown he made mistakes with his mayoral credit credit card spending, but it will not investigate his finances further.
City spends $75,000 on training for disappearing jobs
Manukau City bosses have sent four colleagues on a leadership programme at a cost of about $75,000, months before their council is disbanded.
Mayoral hopefuls fire opening shots
John Banks and Len Brown came face-to-face last night for the first time on the Super City mayoral hustings, barely acknowledging one another.