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Opinion: Wellington idealists are acting like a bully over Auckland's housing

Chris Bishop's housing targets for Auckland are seen as overly aggressive.

Agents sought to sell Smith & Caughey's Queen St HQ

Board member Peter Alexander said the intention was to sell but there was no hurry.

Parking fees rile resident: 'Over $2000 a year just to park outside my house'

Councillors rejected resident permits, which would exempt parking charges.

Mount residents fret as future of prime site in limbo

Developer behind 8-storey apartment plan 'couldn’t come to an agreement' with council.

Billion-dollar view? City showdown looms over tall buildings v volcanoes

Minister Chris Bishop is pushing Auckland Council to allow faster development.

Is $4 an hour too much to pay for car parking in central Whangārei?

Business owners fear higher prices will keep customers from the CBD.

Residents take legal action over high fees at The CAB apartments

The High Court will hear the case in Auckland on October 20.

'A terrible decision': Opponent group appeals rich-listers' private helipad approval

About 4000 signatures back the petition to prohibit residential helipads.

How a ‘Dirty 30’ post-quake building was transformed into a modern masterpiece

The former Hunters and Collectors building has been transformed.