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Top jobs open up at Auckland Council - but there's a catch
There is the potential to earn from $31,000 to $300,000-plus a year.

‘I’ll carry on’: Why this Auckland councillor won’t back down despite abuse
'I only do this because I care and because I love this community.'

Property Insider: What can be done about Seascape? Rich-lister Kurt Gibbons’ waterfront Herne Bay house sale
'Our hope remains that this civil dispute is resolved as quickly as possible' - McCormick

Kerrin Leoni urges Desley Simpson to run for mayor after Wayne Brown's 'bully' jab
Simpson is undecided on running for mayor, planning a family meeting soon.

Bayswater Marina loses attempt to keep public off breakwater
A challenge to a breakwater closure was denied with the council's position reinforced.

'Messy': Why Auckland property valuation delays could mean fluctuating rates for homeowners
Time is short for the release of new valuations to set rates, says councillor Chris Darby.

Letters: More clean energy needed to realise true benefit of EVs
OPINION: What's with the new Air New Zealand uniforms?

Greg Sayers: Auckland Council's proactive move a win for flood-prone Kumeū
OPINION: Demands for better river maintenance, local contractors lead to win in Kumeū.

Bennett ends speculation on Auckland mayoralty run, blasts Parliament's 'cesspit' culture
Paula Bennett described Parliament as a 'cesspit of bullying and nastiness'.

Project 'Loser': Why did Auckland Transport sabotage its own CRL station plans?
Opinion: New CRL precinct plans, new rules for helipads, new ED, new hopes for waterfront.

Ali Williams and Anna Mowbray’s planned $24m mansion helipad set for public hearing
A five-day hearing on whether a helipad can be built at the Auckland home is set for May.

Du Val unit buyer fears reneging on $850,000 contract
'Targeted and called repetitively by young Pasifika people who got my trust.' - Keil-Hall

Wayne Brown questions why Cabinet ministers get limos but he doesn't after driving offence
Wayne Brown has not heard from the police about the video call on his phone.

Wattle Park developer liquidated: Kiwibank owed $3.6m, Inland Revenue $1.09m
Project completed in January 2022 but developer blames Covid and the downturn for debts.

Watch: Auckland mayor probed by police for video call while driving
The mayor this morning apologised for his 'error in judgement'.

Auckland property valuations delayed again, could be 18 months outdated
The valuations are a source of fascination for property-mad Aucklanders.

Uncertain future: Auckland FC’s women’s team plans stall
Sources say players’ agents have had a lack of communication with the club

Mayor Wayne Brown video calls council meeting while driving
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown made a video call to the council's transport committee while driving.

Why Brian Tamaki won’t face charges over Te Atatū library incident
Police found insufficient evidence to charge Destiny Church leader after confrontation.

Property Insider: Fletcher’s $15m ‘mistake’, debate on granny flat law relaxation
What do people in the sector say about Fletcher Building closing its $15m plant?

Wayne Brown apologises to his deputy for ‘Lamborghini’ comment
Despite mayor's apology, Desley Simpson has still not decided if she will run for mayor.