New ZealandQueens Wharf design expectations too high, says designerThe Queens Wharf upgrade is a mismatch between expectation set up by the public and what can be reasonably achieved within the budget of $47 million, says one Auckland architect.04 Nov 12:19 AM
New ZealandBanks ready to scrap wharf plansAuckland City Mayor John Banks is considering canning the Queens Wharf upgrade03 Nov 10:50 PM
New Zealand<i>Barry Copeland:</i> Back to drawing board for design to rival Sydney Opera03 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandSuper City structure revealed but job losses unclearCouncil staff employed in planning, policy and strategy are most likely to lose their jobs in the Auckland council amalgamation.02 Nov 01:50 AM
New ZealandSuper City structure to be revealed todayThe Auckland Transition Authority will release details of the new Super City's structure to council chief executives today.01 Nov 09:43 PM
New ZealandARC chief savages Queens Wharf contest 'flop'The Queens Wharf design contest is a flop, says Auckland Regional Council chairman Mike Lee.29 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandBay of Plenty tries to snuff out outdoor smokingThe Western BOP District Council is trying to stop smoking outdoors with a smokefree policy targeting 30 of the district's beaches.29 Oct 04:21 AM
New ZealandHide opens door to privatised water dealsThe Government is planning to make it easier for private companies to take over water and wastewater services from councils.28 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandWharf design contest fails to win over publicDesign professionals and Aucklanders are unimpressed with the designs for Queens Wharf.27 Oct 03:00 PM
