New ZealandProminent figures oppose plan by Wayne Brown for long-term lease to run Port of AucklandIt's an embarrassing letter from a group of self-importants, says the mayor.24 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘I did not shed a tear’: Mayor Brown lays into former council CEO over recruitment splurge211 staff on salaries above $150k were recruited as a $375m budget hole was being filled.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Transport to be stripped of planning powersThe Transport Minister will be working with AT to develop a 10-year plan.22 Mar 05:12 AM
Freight and logisticsBusiness leaders discuss solutions to Auckland's infrastructure issuesTransport Minister Simeon Brown speaks to Project Auckland briefing.21 Mar 12:12 AM
New ZealandHousing Minister grants Auckland Council one-year extension to devise new intensification rulesAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown's been pushing for an extension, now Chris Bishop's granted it.20 Mar 10:55 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBernard OrsmanBernard Orsman: Wayne Brown’s battle for AucklandOPINION: The Crown holds the purse strings. The mayor needs to understand that.20 Mar 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumProject AucklandEngineering Auckland - Mayor Wayne Brown’s to-do listTim McCready checked in with Mayor Wayne Brown at the halfway point of his first term.20 Mar 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: What David Seymour's bike crash should mean for Transport Minister's plansOPINION: While David Seymour crashed his bike, Simeon Brown is crashing transport.18 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Fools in AT’: Mayor’s blunt email to AT CEO on raised crossingsMayor Wayne Brown shared the frustrations of firefighters on raised crossings.17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat council's long-term plan may mean for Aucklanders - part 2Animal control improvements, higher parking fees and cutting expensive road projects.14 Mar 01:54 AM
New ZealandWayne Brown calls on Chris Bishop to stop 'dopey mandate' on housing intensificationChris Bishop said he will respond soon to the Auckland Mayor's request.12 Mar 02:56 AM
New ZealandSenior Auckland Council jobs on the line: Response to Brown's call to cut bureaucracyWayne Brown welcomed the refresh to cut top jobs.08 Mar 10:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: 10 questions for Simeon BrownOPINION: Productivity, safety, potholes: will the new transport plan deliver any of them?06 Mar 01:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland Future Fund: Councillors go head-to-headThe fund has been proposed by Mayor Wayne Brown.05 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe cycleways of Auckland: Why do some cost so much more than others?Not all cycleways are created equal. Here's what they cost and why.05 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Wayne Brown, the Auckland port and his questionable ‘future fund’Opinion: The Auckland mayor has a lot of work to do to make his plans for the city stick.04 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExplained: Mayor's $3-4b war chest to secure council's financial future, disaster responseIt's not sensible to have all your eggs in two baskets, the council treasurer says.03 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPaula Bennett confirms she is eyeing up Auckland mayoraltyWayne Brown: Local government shouldn't be a dumping ground for failed politicians.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAverage Auckland household facing $613 increase to rates and water bills this yearRates could rise by 7.5 per cent and water bills 25.8 per cent.20 Feb 12:15 AM
OpinionWayne Brown: Why do public sector contracts go over budget and over time?Opinion: "Since I became mayor, council has had to deal with a billion-dollar blow out".18 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHeather du Plessis-Allan: Brown v Brown showdown a positive for AucklandOPINION: It's good to see a mayor squaring up to central government on behalf of the city.17 Feb 04:00 PM
SportEditorial: Auckland needs a ‘stadium tsar’The country's biggest city requires action on this vexed issue.16 Feb 04:17 AM
New Zealand'Bloody good bollocking': Mayor prepares for showdown as train debacle continuesCommuters have been warned trains will be cancelled due to the 'heat' until March.13 Feb 07:15 PM
New ZealandWeeks of chaos: Up to one in three Auckland train services cancelled from todayFrom 3pm today, 19 services will be cancelled on the rail network.13 Feb 12:39 AM
New ZealandWayne Brown hauls in transport bosses over train 'omnishambles'Commuters on four lines faced multiple cancellations and delayed trips.12 Feb 08:09 PM
New ZealandAT building 28 pedestrian crossings on a single projectMayor Wayne Brown says AT has "lost the plot" on crossing costs.12 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: Summer stupidity, Nimbys and Simeon BrownOPINION: Officials, residents and politicians have all said stupid things this summer.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWayne Brown’s frustration: Fuel tax gone, AT repeating mistakesAuckland's mayor is facing a new set of troubles, including a pedestrian crossing saga.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNo cycleways, no light rail - Simeon Brown outlines plans for new Auckland harbour crossingAuckland and Transport Minister Simeon Brown opens up on plans for the big city.09 Feb 04:09 AM
New ZealandWayne Brown rules out rates rise to fund Auckland transport projectsIt comes after the new Govt announced it will end Auckland's fuel tax on June 30.08 Feb 09:36 PM
New ZealandMayor Brown disturbed by AT's failure to rebuild Meola Rd - AT boss dodges questionsDean Kimpton refused to answer queries over the failure, insisting on written questions.08 Feb 04:43 AM
New Zealand‘Living nightmare’: Neighbour on AT's pedestrian crossing debacleMy house and driveway have suffered cracks from heavy vehicles, says Nina Kristensen.05 Feb 04:00 PM
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