New Zealand‘Temporary cash deficit’: Auckland Council set to approve $130 million bailout of WatercareAuckland floods and Ōrākei sewer collapse among reasons for the deficit.04 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Wellington City needs its own Wayne BrownOPINION: Giving the city taxpayers’ money would only reward reckless behaviour.30 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'You don’t mark your own homework': Auckland Council and mayor under fire over flood review snubFormer police commissioner Mike Bush has not been invited back to review his flood report.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAT says 'excessive noise' to blame for new pedestrian crossing being ripped up'Somebody needs to take responsibility and be fired,' says one Three Kings resident.26 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand'They make them. We break them': Crossing designed to last 40yrs ripped up after just oneApart from the cost of putting it in, what's it costing to remove, says a local.25 Jan 11:08 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPedestrian crossings are cheap to build in Wellington, why do they cost a fortune in Auckland?"That is not gold plated" - AT boss Dean Kimpton defends $490,000 pedestrian crossing.23 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Light rail is dead, but Auckland still needs better transport and revenue reformOPINION: Light rail is dead but Auckland needs a transport plan and funds to pay for it.15 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland’s long-running stadium debate has a new game planThere's a glimmer of hope to resolve the stadium merry-go-round.05 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Mayor's long term plan Christmas wish list: 'Just everyone being rational'The mayor says things can't be fixed by doing what council has done in the past.22 Dec 04:46 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The Toyota Corolla principle of planningOPINION: After the ferry cancellation, how will we plan better infrastructure?18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom Gore showdown to Wayne Brown, council winners and losersLocal Government ends 2023 worse for wear but there is some hope.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Wayne Brown claims Auckland property owners 'blackmailers' over coastal walkBrown's fiery clash with property owners caught on camera.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A stupid number': Mayor Brown rejects $56 billion plan for second harbour crossingThe 'preferred option' listed involved two underwater tunnels.07 Dec 04:42 AM
New Zealand‘If they p*** me off, they won’t last’: Wayne Brown takes swipe at 'nonsense' govt rulesHe's also 'fed up with nonsense' that stops Auckland Council setting parking fines.06 Dec 09:38 PM
New ZealandAuckland councillors approve new 10-year budget for public consultationThe budget includes $5.5b for road renewals over the next decade.06 Dec 05:28 AM
New ZealandWayne Brown tables 10-year budget proposal with 7.5 per cent rates riseSelling a long-term lease for the Port of Auckland business is included in the budget.05 Dec 09:14 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Wayne Brown's big day - will 'radical' budget draft see light of day?OPINION: In Auckland's new budget debate, will some councillors just say no to everything?05 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Parking panic and the oddly obstructive Heart of the CityOPINION: Why is there such a desperate campaign to save the underused Downtown car park?04 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: We need more people to solve our infrastructure problemsOPINION: Where are the workers to satisfy our desire for 'First-World' infrastructure?03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCity Rail Link set to cost Auckland ratepayers $220m a year to operate from 2026Interest is the biggest cost at $160m a year.03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSimeon Brown can't say when Auckland regional fuel tax will be scrappedIn Opposition, Brown said the tax should be scrapped to help struggling Kiwis.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAllegations of blackmail over North Shore walkway stoushOwners have erected a fence on walkway because of dispute with Auckland Council.30 Nov 06:54 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council finance boss resignsPeter Gudsell follows Wayne Brown's top communications adviser in quitting the council.29 Nov 08:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMayor's new transport plans: Never pay more than $50 a week for buses, trains and ferriesMayor Wayne Brown reveals new plans and tough budget cuts for transport in Auckland.29 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland mayor's plan to replace North Harbour Stadium with smaller venueA small stadium would be the kiss of death for North Harbour, says councillor John Watson.29 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandMayor wants to sell lease in Port of Auckland and invest proceeds into $4b fundWayne Brown is also proposing a rates increase of 7.5 per cent for households next year.28 Nov 06:47 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Here is Wayne Brown's opportunity to 'fix Auckland'OPINION: Challenge or opportunity? The rubber is about to meet the road.28 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAT boss on three hour waits at carparks; future of cycleways and bus lanesDean Kimpton talks car park mayhem, missing cyclists, tough budgets and customer delight.26 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Chickens coming home to roost’: Rates rises, axed cycle lanes in Mayor Brown's 10-year budget'The decisions of the past have determined our current budgetary woes.'26 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsChaos and abuse in Auckland Council’s Downtown Car Park debateMayor Wayne Brown locks horns with opponents over the future of a prime waterfront asset.23 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Inexcusable': Auckland Council’s secret seven-figure payout labelled a disgrace'Confidentiality clauses should not be used to shield the council from embarrassment.'23 Nov 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: What Wayne Brown got right - and wrong - about congestion on Auckland roadsOPINION: Wayne Brown's ideas about traffic congestion are good but could be far better.20 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCheaper to build a house in Auckland than a $470k pedestrian crossingMayor Wayne Brown says the costs are unjustifiable.20 Nov 07:12 AM
New ZealandCongestion charging: All you need to know, including what's in the latest plansMayor Wayne Brown has floated a $5 charge on busy motorways to beat congestion.16 Nov 10:37 PM