First it was Covid, now a linchpin of Auckland's transport system will keep workers home.

Food lovers are spoilt for choice. But one owner wants fewer restaurant licences issued.

Councils owning valuable assets is a 100-year-old concept, Michael Barnett says.

Michael Barnett says extension of level 3 would have dire impacts for some Auckland firms.

A 'destructive and confusing' development for thousands of already-fragile businesses.

A number of small businesses have appeared before the committee at Parliament today.

Teachers say $700m pay offer came too late to rearrange strike meetings.

Penlink and light rail could benefit from new infrastructure body, says business boss.

School holidays will be a little bit less of a nightmare for some lucky parents.

Airbnb and Bookabach owners may face extra selling costs because of council rate charges.

Small businesses are struggling to find workers with the right skills, survey finds.

COMMENT: We attack wasteful spending but the real problem is fear of spending enough.

COMMENT: Are you addicted to the speed of a corporate life and its adrenalin rushes?

Despite much criticism Auckland gets it right more often than it gets credit for.

Which coalition works best for business?

Business bosses respond to calls for companies to pay the living wage to staff.

Winners of the Best of the Best Business Awards announced

A visitor tax is suggested as the fairest way to ensure tourists contribute to cover their costs.

Solving the traffic problems around Auckland Airport is a national issue says the Auckland Chamber of Commerce.

John Key's surprise resignation has created an environment of uncertainty and leaves many unanswered questions, says Auckland Chamber

COMMENT: A bigger question is, do we really want to encourage grumpy old elitists like Dawkins to settle here in great numbers.

Medicine ads pulled off Chinese language sites after inquiries made.

Michael Barnett thinks the "fallout from globalisation" will be the greatest impact on business over the next five years.

More companies will begin offering packages similar to Spark's minimum $40,000 salary to attract the best talent, a business leader says.

With a lot more houses likely to be built on the Whangaparaoa Peninsula over the next 10 years one thing is certain - the already huge congestion will get worse, much worse.

Successful Auckland businesses bring wealth, jobs and employment to our local communities. The Westpac Auckland Business Awards season for 2015 has seen outstanding businesses step up to the podium to stand in the spotlight.

Auckland is well placed to take advantage of growing global economic uncertainty to accelerate the city’s big projects, writes Michael Barnett.