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800m promenade suggested for Auckland waterfront

Creating an 800m public promenade along Auckland's Quay St has been suggested as an alternative to "party central" plans for Queens Wharf.

Veteran journo joins Banks

Wharf revamp 'a kneejerk reaction'

<i>Editorial:</i> Grand designs can wait until Cup is over

Mayors come out in support of airport's Queensland expansion

More fire bans likely as drought fears rise

A long spell of dry weather is likely to lead to more fire bans being put in place.

Dunedin looks for new slogan

<i>Rob Fisher</i>: Super City will keep close eye on new council agencies

Online poll's mayoral surprise

Voters have expressed a lack of enthusiasm for the two declared candidates in this year's Auckland Supercity mayoral race.

Basic bach, simple joys of classic Kiwi break

City will not control key roles

'Nothing but positive feedback' for Cathedral Cove stall

The owner of a seaside stall that locals accuse of spoiling pristine Cathedral Cove says tourists are relieved to see him at the end of a long, hot walk.

$28m to rejuvenate Onehunga Bay

MPs lack breadth of vision shown in 1870 dealings with Maori

Anger as icecream stall opens in 'paradise'

Residents and holidaymakers are appalled by a DoC-approved icecream stall operating at Coromandel's Cathedral Cove.

City Council plans public offer