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Last dash in race to be mayor

Phil Goff attended a church service for cats and dogs in central Auckland yesterday. Vic Crone kept out of the rain, criss-crossing the city's malls.

Len Brown: The man who died twice

Len Brown was the Super City's first mayor. However, it's arguable how he will be most remembered.

Motorway takes priority over waterfront

A plan is being drawn up to sell land earmarked for a waterfront development on the shores of the Manukau Harbour for a new motorway.

$70m land claim knocked back again

An attempt to reclaim $70 million worth of waterfront land on Auckland's Te Atatu Peninsula has again been knocked back by the Supreme Court.

Council services affect you every day

From the moment you jump into the shower in the morning until you stagger back home later that night after a few post-work beers

No appetite for Brash's 'anti-separatism' - leaders

Former National Party leader Don Brash says a new anti-separatist campaign may end up donating to one of his old enemies, New Zealand First leader Winston Peters.

'This city is now prepared for change'

Outgoing Auckland Mayor Len Brown has delivered a valedictory speech.

Meet the man restoring the St James

Auckland's St James Theatre is on the road to restoration thanks to heritage visionary Steve Bielby - combining his passion for quirky heritage with business smarts.

Disabled isolated by lack of representation

Losing a leg to cancer as an 11-year-old wasn't enough to put Katrina Bungard off from standing up for others. The Howick Local Board

Apartments planned for 'Civic Quarter'

Apartments will be built on the upper floors of the Civic Administration Building in Aotea Square under a deal unveiled by Mayor Len Brown today.

What you need to know about elections

Your burning questions on the upcoming elections have been answered.

Franklin - A fast growing community

The sprawling Franklin ward has major infrastructure needs, say locals.

Brian Rudman: Distrust and apathy

COMMENT: Auckland Council has had an attack of the Mills & Boons and decided LOVE is the solution to its most pressing problem.

New Auckland blueprint faces hiccup

A new city blueprint allowing for apartment living could be delayed after a late flurry of appeals in the lead up to a 5pm deadline on Friday.

Albany boom unsettling for some

Albany ward, like much of Auckland, is growing. But that change comes with worries.

Howick's character a core issue

People in Howick are keeping demands for Council simple: protect their ward's "special character" while ensuring trips to the city are less of an ordeal.