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Brian Rudman: Auckland, why hate public toilets?

Auckland Council's bean counters are trying to make a buck out of public lavatories.

Auckland's SkyPath ruling to be made public tomorrow

A ruling on resource consents for the SkyPath cycling and walking attachment to the Auckland Harbour Bridge will be made public tomorrow, an Auckland Council official says.

Cost of dying continues to rise

Fees for burial plots across the Auckland region increased by an average 22 per cent, fees for ash plots by 14 per cent, and internment fees by 132 per cent.

Six ways Super City can pick up the pace

Barney Irvine urges the Government and Auckland Council to strive for an accord on transport when they meet tomorrow.

Ask Phoebe: 'Carpark theft' in city fringe

People from outer suburbs are parking in Grey Lynn and effectively 'stealing' carparks - what are residents rights and what can they do?

Green men come to life

A life-size version of the Green Man in the pedestrian "cross now" lights brought laughter to Auckland's CBD.

Action over window washers

"We are receiving up to 40 complaints a month from frustrated motorists who are concerned - and often intimidated - by the behaviour of window washers."

Anne Gibson: Auckland, port drift apart

Expansion constraints now mean the city and its port are about to head off in entirely different economic directions, their futures divided by widespread opposition, writes Anne Gibson.

Rent hikes to cover rates increase

A tenants' watchdog has warned rent increases risk pricing people out of Auckland's heated housing market, sparking homelessness and social problems.

Super City budget on shaky ground

A new 10-year, $60 billion budget for the Super City is on shaky ground a day out from the final vote.

Brown's budget on shaky ground

A new 10-year, $60 billion budget for the Super City is on shaky ground days out from a final vote.

Editorial: Mayor right first time on alcohol rules

A period of public consultation has resulted in a policy substantially changed from the draft proposals, much to the dismay of the police and health authorities.

Brown's budget under fire

Several Auckland councillors expected to abstain from a budget vote this week to avoid plunging the Super City into a financial crisis are coming under fire.

Bus driver's safety alert backfires

Auckland's largest public transport operator has issued a final warning to a driver who tried alerting the city's deputy mayor to safety concerns about illegal car-parking on a bus stop.

Vandals rip up sports fields, parks

Hoons are smashing barriers, driving cars on to sports fields and leaving a trail of destruction through parks and reserves in South Auckland.

'Raw anger' at Brown's port stand

Len Brown is being urged by a senior councillor to accept a court ruling on controversial wharf extensions and instruct Ports of Auckland to do the same.