New ZealandBloc of councillors to oppose airport shares sale, hold rates at inflationWayne Walker says the shares are in the estate of his late father.08 Jun 12:15 AM
New ZealandAuckland rates and water bills could rise to $5000 a year if airport shares not soldNo one wants higher rates, says Mayor Wayne Brown.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTransport Minister’s wife has separate interest in Auckland AirportJulie Fairey is expected to vote against the sale of the council's airport shares.05 Jun 10:55 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Rates or a shares sale? Wayne Brown’s big budget showdownOPINION: With two days to go, Wayne Brown is running out of time to get his budget passed.05 Jun 05:00 PM
Small BusinessKonei founder: Economic development cuts will make outcomes worse for communityManawa Udy says business is essential to help Māori and Pasifika thrive in Aotearoa.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWayne Brown blames abusive emails to councillors on 'excited' staffStaff blamed for acting in a 'fit of excitement'.03 Jun 07:46 AM
TalanoaMayor Wayne Brown’s threats 'not the Pacific way'Councillor Alf Filipaina says ultimatum runs counter to the values of Pacific people.03 Jun 05:51 AM
New Zealand‘Sign of desperation’: Councillors respond after mayor forwards abusive emailsBrown is fighting for his budget but councillors say they're not impressed.02 Jun 06:32 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Villain or buffoon? Wayne Brown’s budget has fallen apartOPINION: The Mayor doesn't have enough support for his budget, or any idea what to do now.01 Jun 08:08 PM
New ZealandWayne Brown’s media ban attempt for council budget speech an ‘insult to voters’Media Freedom Council calls mayor's exclusion of certain media outlets 'unacceptable'.01 Jun 04:29 AM
New ZealandWayne Brown takes pot shots at councillors during shambolic meetingThe mayor continues to dig a hole for himself, says councillor Mike Lee.01 Jun 02:44 AM
New Zealand'Last to leave, turn the lights off,’ Auckland Mayor presents budget proposal at chaotic press conferenceHousehold rates will rise by the rate of inflation - 6.7 per cent.31 May 08:30 PM
New ZealandWayne Brown says it’s a ‘close call’ but support lacking to sell council’s airport sharesBrown has threatened to reinstate deep cuts if the share sale does not proceed.31 May 07:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWayne Brown condemns ‘Labour MPs in waiting’ for not supporting airport shares saleOnly 4 per cent of Aucklanders want higher rates, says Brown.30 May 06:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCrash landing? Mayor Wayne Brown short of votes to sell Auckland Airport sharesLabour councillors Shane Henderson and Richard Hills may vote to sell.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds more job cuts at Auckland CouncilThe PSA says a cost of living crisis is not the time to be cutting jobs.23 May 04:57 AM
New ZealandAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown attending climate conference in South Korea next weekBrown and Cr Richard Hills will be away for four days.18 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandCouncil budget cuts: South Auckland leader weeps at loss of funding helping 60,000 poor kidsMatt Winiata said there would be no funding for the programme.17 May 05:03 AM
New ZealandAuckland Transport vows to change its tarnished imageAT's acting chairman says they are suffering from a serious lack of trust.16 May 04:51 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonOpinion: Five ways for Auckland Council to raise more money and to spend it betterSimon Wilson: Some ideas that might help the mayor's new budget plan.15 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand400 jobs to go as Auckland mayor works to fill council budget holeThis is not the way to treat loyal workers whose livelihoods are at stake, says union.15 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsWayne Brown defiant on selling airport sharesBrown says it could be the only option to save more services from budget cuts.11 May 12:35 AM
New Zealand'Gaping hole': Auckland households face $560 a year more in rates, water bills and storm costsWayne Brown can't say at this stage how low he can keep rates.10 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil funding shortfall blows out to $375m including flood costs; rates could rise 22.5pcThis year's budget is the most challenging under the Super City.10 May 02:06 AM
New ZealandActing Auckland Mayor says council has learned from mistakes made during January floodsIt's a case of keep calm and carry on, says Desley Simpson.09 May 04:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Taking eye off the ball’: Brown hits out at past cuts to emergency response budgetWayne Brown is angry about the historical cuts as a 1% rates bump is proposed to refund.08 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Auckland deserves a world-class stadium’: Sports Minister on Eden Park's bold new visionThe Government and Auckland Council will have to pick up the cost.05 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe man who wants to fix the 'Auckland disease'Auckland Minister Michael Wood opens up about the Government's commitments to the city.05 May 04:57 AM
New Zealand'Not good enough': Mayor blasts AT for pedestrian crossing 'stuff-up'The $346,000 crossing had to be repaired only months after being built.04 May 05:12 AM
New Zealand'Share your commuter woes': Mayor Brown's plea to bus usersPlea comes after councillor complained about the 'longest lines ever seen' for buses.03 May 01:07 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuSimon Wilson: The deepest cuts in the Auckland Council budget aren’t being talked about'The people who miss out are invisible.'01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Part of SH1 closed at Dome Valley, Harbour Bridge could close if wind worsensNorthland Civil Defence says Top Energy NZ and Northpower are reporting some outages.30 Apr 04:25 AM
New ZealandLive: Auckland, Northland, Coromandel brace for month's rain in two daysAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown says he has a close eye on sub-tropical storm.29 Apr 10:21 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council consultation shows 'majority support' for selling airport sharesThe mayor is urging councillors to keep an open mind about how to bridge a $295m gap.25 Apr 11:27 PM
