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Outgoing mayor pushes Westie vision

Waitakere Ranges: Piha cafe fight led to candidacy

Banks under fire over alcohol policy

Super City mayoral contender John Banks is facing heat over his liquor policy on top of revelations that his son Alex was among those who "egged on" a schoolmate who died after binge-drinking.

Saving the good earth

'John Key is my mate - vote for me'

Contender goes straight to the top for mayoral advice

Franklin reluctant bride in forced marriage

<i>Ask Phoebe:</i> Free firewood likely to stay - but phone zones won't change

'Bullying' by council spurs stand

Super City will cut water costs - Hide

Aucklanders on the whole are set to pay less for their water under the new Super City council, Rodney Hide says.

A confident and realistic city

<i>Anne Gibson:</i> Nervous wait for convention centre bids

Five Auckland bids to build the country's only international convention and exhibition centre are in the spotlight; the Government has to pick one, writes Anne Gibson.

Local issues paramount in high growth ward

<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> A stellar line up of local leaders

The Government has done well in its selection for premier Council Controlled Organisation roles in the new Super City, writes Fran O'Sullivan.

<i>Alex Swney:</i> At the heart of a great city is a great CBD

How can we expect to attract international tourists if we don't have a sense of pride ourselves, asks Heart of the City's Alex Swney.

Tangible benefits from the outset

How will Prime Minister John Key measure the success of the Super City?

An outcome worth the risk

<i>Ron Carter:</i> Our city's road to global significance

The key to a Super City is making a successful start and building on it, says Sir Ron Carter.