KahuSuper white men's clubIt is a city that prides itself on its diverse ethnic communities, but Auckland is run by a club of white men living in the wealthy suburbs.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncils keen for rates on Crown landAllowing councils to charge rates against Crown-owned properties such as schools should be investigated, most of the country's local authorities believe.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand$35/week extra for parkingAucklanders commuting to work in the central city will soon have to pay an extra $35 a week at three of Auckland Council's inner-city car park buildings.20 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuResidents fighting heritage designationNeighbours in Auckland's prestigious Paritai Drive are fighting moves to tag their properties with a Maori heritage designation.17 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuParitai Drive: Cultural collisionThe form letter posted to numbers "68 to 110a Paritai Drive" was not well-received by residents of one of Auckland's most wealthy streets.17 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: New-right bogeyman takes left turnRichard Prebble had better watch out. After three decades of perfecting his image as the bogeyman of the left, he's come up with a solution to Auckland's congestion woes, writes Brian Rudman.16 Jul 09:34 PM
New ZealandHeritage protection 'bombshell'The heritage lobby is predicting wholesale destruction of the city's character suburbs following an interim call to loosen heritage rules.16 Jul 03:51 AM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Bridge progressNow that some of the work on the new St Lukes Rd overbridge is almost completed and the old overbridge removed, can you give an update on this project?15 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionChris Darby: Rates increase? What's a councillor to do?Aucklanders want an outstanding public transport system. But they don’t want to rely on perpetual rates increases to build it, writes Auckland councillor Chris Darby. Despite this the Government remains indifferent.15 Jul 01:18 AM
OpinionMichael Barnett: Global turmoil an opportunity for Auckland?Auckland is well placed to take advantage of growing global economic uncertainty to accelerate the city’s big projects, writes Michael Barnett.14 Jul 03:12 AM
New ZealandSuburbs could become a red light districtNew signage regulations for residential brothels mean streets housing families and children could easily become a K'Rd-style red light district, a lobby group says.14 Jul 02:20 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Brown’s chance to take the helmThe resignation of Ports of Auckland chairman Graeme Hawkins for health reasons gives Mayor Len Brown the chance to do what he should have done a long time ago.09 Jul 09:42 PM
OpinionRoger Hall & Barry Jenkins: By bus or train, Auckland's a painTwo regular public transport users — Roger Hall on the buses and Barry Jenkins on the trains — share the trials of recent rides.08 Jul 10:59 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Govt no friend in transport needsLen Brown's recent cuddle-up to Transport Minister Simon Bridges reminds me of a poor Whanganui chap banged up in Bali for being willing to believe anything in his quest for a little love, writes Brian Rudman.07 Jul 09:30 PM
New ZealandHard evidence needed to keep liquor banAuckland communities are being asked to come up with hard evidence to support a battle to keep 1200 liquor bans on beaches, neighbourhood parks and playgrounds.07 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn Clark: Trust opposed to any park pipelineJohn Clark, chairman of the Cornwall Park Trust Board, explains why the board would not let Watercare put a new pipe through the park.06 Jul 04:59 PM
KahuRunanga supports Sonny TauA hui held in Kaikohe saw almost 100 kaumatua and kuia support Sonny Tau continuing as chairman of the Ngapuhi Runanga after it was announced he would face charges of hunting/killing kukupa and....05 Jul 10:00 PM
OpinionLen Brown: Budget milestone a kickstart for Auckland transportPeople are concerned about rates - I am too. But as a result of our budget work and the adoption of a levy we can invest more in transport, writes Auckland mayor Len Brown.05 Jul 09:24 PM
New ZealandBeach-ban all bark and no bite?Several Auckland local boards have proposed changes to dog regulations, including a complete ban on dogs at Shoal Bay on the North Shore.03 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Auckland, why hate public toilets?Auckland Council's bean counters are trying to make a buck out of public lavatories.02 Jul 09:25 PM
OpinionSix ways Super City can pick up the paceBarney Irvine urges the Government and Auckland Council to strive for an accord on transport when they meet tomorrow.02 Jul 02:26 AM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Has Auckland cooked its goose?John Key, Bill English, Paula Bennett and Simon Bridges all know Len Brown is a lame duck mayor, writes Fran O'Sullivan.26 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandParty time for Auckland councilLen Brown defends the function as a thank you to staff, but critics say a 10 per cent rates hike is nothing to celebrate.26 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Park pipe rebuff - what would Father say?I'm a little nervous about supporting Watercare's desire to bury a large watermain along the outer fringes of Cornwall Park.25 Jun 09:13 PM
OpinionCharles Levin: No safe harbour for council in stormThe Super City's hands are tied when it comes to the law and telling the port what to do, writes Charles Levin.25 Jun 03:00 AM
OpinionPort should cut its losses on extensionsEditorial: Now that the project has been stopped the company should cut its losses and think again. It has reclaimed enough of the harbour.24 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Spineless city politicians need to sit up and governIn a democracy, if the executive can't get a majority to support its plans, the accepted course is for the rulers to go away and prepare a budget the majority will support, writes Brian Rudman.23 Jun 09:30 PM
New ZealandMayoral home sells under asking priceAuckland Mayor Len Brown and his wife Shan Inglis sold their big South Auckland house for $1.68 million - less than the asking price of $1.75 million.17 Jun 01:02 AM
New ZealandHeritage rules needed: lobby groupAuckland will not solve the city's affordable housing crisis by loosening heritage rules, says the heritage lobby.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMega IT setup snubbed for fast cheapieAn old computer cobbled together for $2.2 million is taking business off a new council computer costing hundreds of millions of dollars to build from scratch.14 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBloomberg eyes up AucklandOne of the world's richest men is eyeing a role in the redevelopment of Auckland, says mayor Len Brown.13 Jun 09:55 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyAuckland needs to grow upAuckland needs to grow "up" and it needs political leadership to convince those on the isthmus to embrace that growth, writes Bernard Hickey.13 Jun 05:00 PM
