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Minto's free transport vow not enough to win top rating

Candidates furious over booklet error

Some high profile candidates in Auckland's local body elections are angry their profiles were left out of a booklet that goes out with voting papers.

Whau - Single ward with two identities

Four years since the creation of Whau - carved from areas previously managed by two different councils - residents still struggle to identify themselves as one ward.

Howick - Ward of wealth and diversity

As local body voting papers go out, the <i>Herald</i> examines the Super City's wards, analysing the big issues.

Auckland faces 2.5pc rates rise

Mayor Len Brown is promising a rates rise of 2.5 per cent next year with inflation at 0.7 per cent - its lowest level in 14 years.

Super City elections 2013: Alternatives hoping to clip ticket

With the voters of Orakei having a bye for the ward seat on Auckland Council the focus shifts to the Local Board.

Home-loss fears fuel race in Maungakiekie-Tamaki

Spiralling rates and views blocked by high-rise developments may seem like First World problems to the poorest residents of Maungakiekie-Tamaki.

Heated battle for coveted 'capital'

The gloves are off in the Waitemata and Gulf ward to claim the prize of what the incumbent Mike Lee calls the capital of Auckland.

Rodney wants its fair share

After three years of trying to fit in with a fast city set, rural communities to Auckland's north are weighing up the worth of being under the Super City umbrella.

Mayor vows council body review if re-elected to office

Auckland Mayor Len Brown is promising a post-election review of council-controlled organisations (CCOs), which could see the number trimmed from seven to four.

Super City elections 2013: Long service counts down south

Mayor tones down intensity plans

The Auckland Council is scaling back intensification plans for the city weeks before October's local body elections.

$10m facelift for Federal St looms

Much-publicised, long awaited changes to Auckland's canyon-like Federal St car rat run.

Pre-1944 houses to get protection

A new heritage rule that controls the demolition of pre-1944 houses has got the nod from the Auckland Council.

Old versus new in South Auckland

In the lead-up to the elections, the <i>Herald</i> will examine all of the Super City's 13 wards, analysing the big issues and contests.

Rival: Here's how to save Waitemata

Port of Tauranga is holding up its inland port at Onehunga as part of the answer to avoiding further reclamation of the Waitemata Harbour for port business.

Key city issues put on hold

Key issues on the future of Auckland, including Ports of Auckland expansion plans and apartments in the suburbs.

18.6% rates rise outrage

The council has promised to cap rates rises at 10 per cent, but some confused residents have seen their bills leap by almost twice that.