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Opinion: How rapid transit can transform Auckland’s future
Project Auckland: Maintaining momentum on transport is key to unlocking growth.

Auckland water restrictions by May? Dam levels keep dropping as dry spell persists
The region is already on drought alert, with dam levels 20% lower than average.

‘Burden on ratepayers’: Fewer people go to Western Springs than their corner dairy - Mayor
Save Our Speedway advocate Jason Jones cast doubts on Brown's crowd numbers.

Mark Thomas: Why Auckland needs a bold new agenda for growth
OPINION: Auckland’s Future Fund aims to reduce reliance on rates for infrastructure.

Inside Seascape: New photos show state of abandoned Auckland apartment tower
Plywood in some areas has been damaged, report says replacement with steel is recommended.

$1b hub’s big payoff: NZ’s convention centre gears for economic impact
In a strong showing of early success, nine events have been announced for 15,500 people.

‘Something is not right’: Auckland water project cost blows out from $420m to $1.1b
The price represents good value for Aucklanders, says Watercare boss.

Richard Harman: Power struggle defines Auckland-Wellington relations
Project Auckland: Under Brown, the council has clawed some power back from Wellington.

Simon Bridges: How Auckland can turn economic challenges into opportunities
SkyCity’s convention centre will create jobs and attract more tourists to Auckland.

Why Auckland’s economic growth isn’t matching its potential
The country’s biggest region hasn’t quite met its full potential in economic activity.

Viv Beck: Growth and safety the keys to Auckland’s vibrant future
Tokyo, with 37 million people, is dubbed the safest city globally.

Data revolution: How connected cars are reshaping Auckland’s roads
With connected vehicle data, traffic can be measured at all times of the day and year.

Peter Reidy: Why Auckland’s rail transformation will be worth the wait
KiwiRail CEO shares the highs and lows of readying the rail network for the CRL.

‘Extraordinary’ demand: Major industrial hub takes shape north of Auckland
Oyster Capital's site offers large lots, attracting expanding businesses.

‘Campus-like feel’: Inside Argosy’s new development in Auckland
Argosy’s emphasis on greening its retrofitted portfolio helps attract long-term tenants.

Watercare reveals $13.8b plan for Auckland infrastructure overhaul
Watercare unveils its more-than- 1000-project business plan.

Dean Kimpton: How City Rail Link aims to ease Auckland’s congestion crisis
OPINION: Changing how roads are used is a big part of moving more people around.

‘Game of two halves’: Final whistle nears for Auckland’s rail project
CRL is NZ's largest transport project, featuring 3.45 km twin tunnels.

‘Become NZ’s most efficient’: Port CEO on driving Auckland’s economic future
What must Auckland do to help the port fulfil its potential?

Auckland’s stadium battle: Eden Park, Quay Park projects unfeasible without public funding - report
Two proposals will go before councillors on Thursday.

Woolworths property sales, Karangahape Rd plans; $1.1b Canadian moves: Property Insider
Woolworths stores in Te Atatū, Westgate and Mt Roskill have all sold recently.