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Auckland should pay for its growth, says Phil Twyford

People living outside Auckland should not have to pay for the city's growth, says Twyford.

Herne Bay residents wanted helicopter landing say

Residents say they should have had chance to object; close neighbours gave consent.

America's Cup base location divides Government and Auckland Council

The Government and Auckland Council cannot agree on location for America's Cup bases.

Environmental watchdog sorely needed

The council is very much out of sync with its counterparts throughout the country.

Herne Bay battle: Residents speak out about Duke helipad

Herne Bay residents raise concerns about James Bond-esque helipad.

Architects favour land-based option for America's Cup base

Leading architects say extending wharf to create America's Cup base is a bad idea

Aucklanders could pay $21 or $48 a year to save kauri

Aucklanders to have two options to save prized kauri trees from deadly disease.

Aucklanders asked raise kauri dieback spend

Kauri dieback disease and sale of Ports of Auckland debated at Auckland Council today.

America's Cup base deadline touch and go

A decision on where to base the America's Cup in Auckland may not be made this week.

Mould, peeling paint: Would you pay $420pw for this home?

The property's agent said the house wasn't in good condition - but it was near the beach.

Dancing through park life

Dancer Chloe Loftus calls Long Bay her office but public will benefit from her park life.

Groups at odds over proposed Waitakeres closure

Groups are at odds over whether visitors should be shut out of the Waitakere Ranges.

Waikato pumped for benefits of Auckland fuel tax

Three petrol stations near Pukekohe look set to cash in on Auckland's regional fuel tax.

Bid to break away from Auckland fails

Local Government Commission rejects secession bids by Northern Rodney and Waiheke Island.

North Shore should not have to pay full water rate: Councillor

A citywide water rate should be reduced for North Shore residents, says local councillor

Rec groups question Waitakeres closure proposal

Closing the Waitakere Ranges to fight kauri dieback 'ridiculous', users say.

Fuel tax reaction: 'How many times can you milk this cow?'

One reader said salaries in Auckland were not going up in tandem with the cost of living.

Auckland Council's 10-year budget explained

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has released a draft 10-year budget today to ease congestion, improve housing affordability and clean up water quality. / Video by Max Randall.