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![Auckland hospitality workers forced to pay for new 24/7 parking fees in the CBD](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Auckland hospitality workers forced to pay for new 24/7 parking fees in the CBD
These charges come after the Government’s removal of half-priced public transport.
![Axed rubbish bins to port funding: How will the Super City pay for its future?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Axed rubbish bins to port funding: How will the Super City pay for its future?
Auckland Council meets next week to discuss its Long-Term Plan.
![Mayor Wayne Brown bins long-term lease for Port of Auckland, sticks with status quo](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mayor Wayne Brown bins long-term lease for Port of Auckland, sticks with status quo
The Auckland Mayor earlier warned that the 'manure hits the fan' if nothing changed.
![Financial case has not been made to lease Port of Auckland, says economist](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Financial case has not been made to lease Port of Auckland, says economist
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown agreed to commission the report after requests by councillors.
![PM, Auckland Mayor reveal how much Watercare bills will rise](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
PM, Auckland Mayor reveal how much Watercare bills will rise
This is the first deal struck under the new Local Water Done Well programme.
![‘Reputational issue for Auckland’: Deputy Mayor fires up over broken bridge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘Reputational issue for Auckland’: Deputy Mayor fires up over broken bridge
Water taxis are being considered as a trial as Wynyard bridge repairs take months.
![Eden Park expected to be crowned Auckland’s main stadium at formal vote next month](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Eden Park expected to be crowned Auckland’s main stadium at formal vote next month
Auckland Council has no money for Eden Park's multimillion-dollar upgrade.
![Erica Stanford battles council to save North Harbour Stadium](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Erica Stanford battles council to save North Harbour Stadium
But there are no plans to demolish the Albany stadium, says Tātaki Auckland Unlimited.
![Opinion: Why growing the family silver with the Auckland Future Fund is a good idea](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Opinion: Why growing the family silver with the Auckland Future Fund is a good idea
OPINION: Wayne Brown has proposed establishing a regional wealth fund - and it could work.
![Auckland ratepayers subsidise $15m towing fees over five years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Auckland ratepayers subsidise $15m towing fees over five years
The subsidy is about $200 for every vehicle towed.
!['Do less, pay less': Mayor Brown weighs into poll on his proposed 7.5% rates rise](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Do less, pay less': Mayor Brown weighs into poll on his proposed 7.5% rates rise
A new poll has broken down how Aucklanders feel about 2024's looming rates rise.
![Focus: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s payment demand](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Focus: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s payment demand
Wayne Brown claims the cash-strapped city is missing on millions of dollars. Video / NZHerald
![Housing Minister grants Auckland Council one-year extension to devise new intensification rules](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Housing Minister grants Auckland Council one-year extension to devise new intensification rules
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's been pushing for an extension, now Chris Bishop's granted it.
![Opinion: They built it, but nobody comes now](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Opinion: They built it, but nobody comes now
OPINION: When the stadium opened in 1997, there was an expectation 'they' would come.
![Train schedules slashed: Auckland's Western Line faces disruption amid Kiwirail works](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Train schedules slashed: Auckland's Western Line faces disruption amid Kiwirail works
Some have questioned timing of the works, criticising the disruption for commuters.
![Explained: Mayor's $3-4b war chest to secure council's financial future, disaster response](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Explained: Mayor's $3-4b war chest to secure council's financial future, disaster response
It's not sensible to have all your eggs in two baskets, the council treasurer says.
![Paula Bennett confirms she is eyeing up Auckland mayoralty](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Paula Bennett confirms she is eyeing up Auckland mayoralty
Wayne Brown: Local government shouldn't be a dumping ground for failed politicians.
!['The council sucks': Vandals place mocking signs at popular beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'The council sucks': Vandals place mocking signs at popular beach
Vandals have attempted to use te reo Māori to add insult.
![Average Auckland household facing $613 increase to rates and water bills this year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Average Auckland household facing $613 increase to rates and water bills this year
Rates could rise by 7.5 per cent and water bills 25.8 per cent.
![Auckland mayor Wayne Brown on council’s long-term plan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown on council’s long-term plan
The mayor is speaking to Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking.
![Auckland pensioner left homeless by floods trapped in 'bureaucratic stalemate'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Auckland pensioner left homeless by floods trapped in 'bureaucratic stalemate'
A year ago, Sheryl Clarke was rescued from her flooded home. Now she just wants it fixed.