New ZealandStorm over the port: 1200 marchProtesters are vowing to carry on the fight to save the Waitemata Harbour from being shrunk further for port use.03 May 05:00 PM
OpinionPort bosses may yet pay priceThe compromise between Auckland Council and the Auckland port company will satisfy neither side. Sooner or later, the company has to accept it can have no more of the harbour.03 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Hands off the harbour'A large protest march against wharf extensions at Ports of Auckland has vowed to continue the fight to save the Waitemata Harbour for future generations.03 May 12:10 AM
New ZealandLen Brown proposes 6.5 per cent rates hikeAuckland Mayor Len Brown is proposing a 6.5 per cent rates increase today to spend more on transport.29 Apr 11:56 PM
New ZealandMt Eden vehicle ban likelyA ban on cars from the summit of Mt Eden has been confirmed as likely by the end of this year.21 Apr 01:34 AM
New ZealandPort presses on with extensionsPorts of Auckland is proceeding with two huge wharf extensions, despite public protests, a political call to halt work and a legal challenge against consents for the work.20 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPorts stoush: Extension going aheadPorts of Auckland's work on two massive wharf extensions into the Waitemata Harbour is proceeding despite public protests and a political call to halt work.20 Apr 05:15 AM
New ZealandTwo cranes appear at Bledisloe WharfTwo large Fletcher cranes have appeared at the end of Bledisloe Wharf at the Ports of Auckland, but it is not known if this signals a start to work on two wharf extensions.20 Apr 01:07 AM
New ZealandNo solution for Ports stoushThe stand-off between Ports of Auckland and Auckland Council over a political call to stop work on two wharf extensions enters its fourth week today.20 Apr 12:10 AM
Freight and logisticsCity councillors defend port companySeveral councillors have leapt to the defence of Ports of Auckland, the council-owned company facing public and political pressure to halt work on two new wharf extensions into the Waitemata Harbour.14 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyDoor closes on Gen Rent: The proof is in the figuresIf you are reading this and you don't own Auckland property, this will probably ruin your Sunday.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFull steam ahead for Ports?Ports of Auckland are showing no signs of stopping work on two massive wharf extensions into the Waitemata Harbour.10 Apr 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsLen Brown pushes for speed on ports discussionPressure is growing on Ports of Auckland to stop construction of two massive wharf extensions into Waitemata Harbour.10 Apr 02:51 AM
New ZealandThe People v The PortPorts of Auckland plans to build two large extensions at the end of Bledisloe Wharf. So what's all the fuss? We explain it here.07 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionGreg McKeown: Port persists with illogical claimsThe port's plans for expansion into the Waitemata will irrevocably ruin the connection between the central city and the harbour, writes Greg McKeown.06 Apr 09:41 PM
New ZealandPort: 'We've really engaged with the public'Auckland Mayor Len Brown has accused Ports of Auckland of not discussing its latest spending plans on the port's footprint with the council, which owns 100 per cent of the company.05 Apr 03:25 AM
Freight and logisticsCall to halt Auckland wharf extensionsAuckland Council has formally asked Ports of Auckland to halt construction of two massive wharf extensions.31 Mar 11:32 PM
Freight and logisticsLegal action over Auckland port fightUrban Auckland has taken the first legal steps to stop Ports of Auckland beginning construction on two massive wharf extensions next month.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMayor walks out of port meetingAuckland Mayor Len Brown today walked out of a council meeting following a stoush with councillor Cathy Casey over port expansion.25 Mar 11:58 PM
AgribusinessPort plans to woo AucklandersPorts of Auckland is planning an offensive this week to sell its expansion plans to Aucklanders, using the carrot of releasing Captain Cook Wharf for public use.23 Mar 04:00 PM
AgribusinessBrown loses support on port expansionThe majority of Auckland councillors now want a rethink on the controversial proposed expansion of the port.23 Mar 01:38 AM
AgribusinessPressure mounts over extension plansThe protest was sparked by port company plans to begin building two massive extensions and Auckland Council voting to ease rules for further reclamation.22 Mar 04:00 PM
Agribusiness'An asset we shouldn't lose'About 2000 people and more than a hundred boats gathered today to protest plans by Ports of Auckland to reclaim more of Waitemata Harbour.22 Mar 04:44 AM
AgribusinessAuckland Harbour turned 'into a river'Auckland's Waitemata Harbour has been "turned from a harbour into a river", by Ports of Auckland expansion, yachting great Chris Dickson says.19 Mar 10:19 PM
AgribusinessTop Kiwis back harbour protestProminent business leaders, sailors, architects, musicians have signed an open letter demanding that Ports of Auckland 'stop stealing our harbour'.19 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland: Rates increases + interactiveThe prospect of hefty rates increases are going down like a lead balloon in feedback on the new 10-year budget.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandElderly 'struggle' with rates risesA general tax and grandfathering rates for the elderly are among suggestions from Grey Power to take the sting out of hefty rates rises in a new 10-year budget for the Super City.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil's 10-year plan + interactiveThe first of a two-part series wrapping up the Herald’s coverage of Auckland’s spending plan, Bernard Orsman asks local board leaders what they think of the proposals.11 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionMichael Barnett: Relocation not the answer for Auckland's portThere is a certain irony that at a time Auckland is celebrating its founding as a port city 175 years ago, calls are growing to move the port elsewhere.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandOlder, smaller buildings preferredInstagram and Flickr show people prefer older, smaller buildings to modern buildings, says a leading authority on the economics of heritage.09 Mar 09:21 PM
Freight and logisticsGroup out to halt wharf planA protest group of concerned Aucklanders has joined the outcry against two large wharf extensions by Ports of Auckland, which eventually wants to reclaim 3ha of seabed between the wharves.08 Mar 04:00 PM
Business$7.8m library rebuild a hit with residentsJon Rennie and Nick Strauchan of Athfield Architects show off the new $7.8m Devonport Library.06 Mar 12:22 AM
New ZealandLantern festival kicks offThe Auckland Lantern Festival opened in Albert Park with a bang last night with firecrackers, lion dancers and cultural drummers.27 Feb 04:00 PM
Freight and logisticsDecision shifts port expansion step closerPorts of Auckland will start work in April on the first step to reclaim more of the Waitemata Harbour.26 Feb 04:00 PM
