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5000 homes, new town hub, schools: Beachlands South rezoning approved
Around $2.5b of infrastructure is estimated to be needed to enable plans to proceed.
Aucklanders face 25.8 per cent water bill hike as leaders work to soften the blow
Auckland rates could also rise by 7.5 per cent in July.
Deadline looms for Auckland stadium
The debate over a definitive stadium solution has been going on for more than a decade.
Growing Auckland's kūmara: Future Fund plan could sustain city in coming decades
OPINION: The proposed fund Auckland Council is assessing has great long-term potential.
Exclusive poll: Who Aucklanders want to run city
Simon Bridges is not ruling out a political comeback.
Auckland ratepayers subsidise $15m towing fees over five years
The subsidy is about $200 for every vehicle towed.
'It was horrific': Roaming dogs kill up to 30 cats in Auckland suburb
Packs of unsupervised dogs are terrorising residents of a South Auckland suburb.
More than 2000 rubbish bins removed around Auckland so far in cost-cutting exercise
Council said it expected to save $9 million through the 'bin optimisation' process.
Opinion: Port privatisation - higher costs for Auckland businesses
OPINION: Higher port charges are serious costs that would get passed on to Kiwi consumers.
'Damaged homes and frayed nerves': Residents hit out at constant roadworks
Residents are struggling to live through constant roadworks in Pt Chevalier.
'Seamless': Auckland Council allows manager to work remotely on Gold Coast for 6 months
The manager returns to Auckland regularly at their own expense, says the council.
Supermarket giant in court battle over Eastern Busway extension plans
The supermarket is upset about possible parking issues during the major busway project.
Herne Bay residents versus Watercare: Who won Salisbury Reserve fight?
Standoff related to a $1.2b project to stop sewage flooding into the city’s beaches.
Court bars City Rail Link from closing street outside Barclay Suites
A court says pedestrian and vehicle access near the CRL site must be upheld.
Opinion: Public sector contracts going over time and budget - here's why
OPINION: What can be done to fix the nature of public sector contracts?
Iwi react to plans for vast new Remuera retirement village
There are concerns about the plans blocking viewshafts to sacred mountains.
Simon Wilson: What people really think of cycleways - and other transport revelations
OPINION: In memory of Rod Oram, inspired by Janette Sadik-Khan and Sir Peter Gluckman.
Property Insider: NZ's tallest tower developer heads for Queenstown, SkyCity boss farewelled
'We're out of it day-to-day' - Damien Taylor steps back from successful hotel developer.
Auckland Unitary Plan improving housing affordability - study
The Unitary Plan allowed for about 400,000 new homes to be built across the region.
‘Massive lack of funding’: Auckland Council stuck on how to keep buses running
The city could see both significant fare increases and services being cut.
'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.
Govt rejects Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s demands over rates, GST
The Mayor wants the government to pay rates on its properties in the region.
Entire Auckland suburbs could be left without public transport services - council
The council says without sufficient funding, there will be a 30 per cent drop in services.
Auckland mayor issues half-billion-dollar payment demand to govt, end of 'free ride'
Brown says Auckland is getting 'shortchanged' and Wellington needs to pay its fair share.
Focus: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s payment demand
Wayne Brown claims the cash-strapped city is missing on millions of dollars. Video / NZHerald
Baltimore bridge, airport upgrade and economic plan | Focus Morning Bulletin March 27, 2024
The search for survivors continues after Baltimore bridge collapse, Auckland Airport’s new $300m transport hub and the Government set to unveil its economic plan in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZHerald
$150m defective building: Harbour Oaks' owners get High Court decision
Hearing took five months and more than 55 expert witnesses presented evidence.
Simon Wilson: Gridlock is coming - Why Auckland's transport network is close to collapse
Eleven reasons why Auckland transport plans will cause the thing they're supposed to cure.
Focus: Prominent figures oppose plan
Prominent figures have signed an open letter opposing Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s proposed long-term lease to operate the council-owned Port of Auckland. Video / NZHerald
Port plans, Gisborne brawl and SailGP | Focus Morning Bulletin March 25, 2024
Prominent figures oppose plan for Port of Auckland, what is believed to have started the fatal mass brawl in Gisborne and SailGP CEO Sir Russell Coutts faces backlash in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / TVNZ / SailGP
Prominent figures oppose plan by Wayne Brown for long-term lease to run Port of Auckland
It's an embarrassing letter from a group of self-importants, says the mayor.
‘I did not shed a tear’: Mayor Brown lays into former council CEO over recruitment splurge
211 staff on salaries above $150k were recruited as a $375m budget hole was being filled.
'I have the handbrake on my tongue 99pc of the time': Why Leo Molloy doesn't think he's controversial
Molloy also won't rule out of running for the mayoralty again.