New ZealandStudy on Auckland's port future could take a yearLen Brown’s office will offer more than $1m to fund a port future study that will take at least a year — not enough time to meet Ports of Auckland’s deadline.14 May 02:46 AM
Official Cash Rate'Gravitational pull' counters lending rulesNew lending rules targeting Auckland residential property investors will cool the market - but the city's "gravitational pull" will counter any impact, John Key says.13 May 04:55 AM
New ZealandAucklanders to pay more for waterWatercare announced it is increasing the price of water and wastewater in Auckland by 2.5 per cent, just days after Auckland Council voted for a rates increase.13 May 04:44 AM
New ZealandKauri battle: Consent processes followedConsent processes regarding the removal of a mature kauri tree on a Titirangi section were correctly followed, a report by Auckland Council has concluded.12 May 05:24 AM
TaxForced rates sale pulled at last minuteAuckland Council's first big forced-sale property case sparked by unpaid rates did not go ahead as planned when the money was suddenly paid.11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSubsidy four times more than WellingtonAucklanders facing a new transport rate are paying "far too much" to subsidise the city's trains.10 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil joins fight to protect viewsGroups battling to save the Waitemata Harbour from further port expansion have found a powerful ally in the Auckland Council, the port company's arms-length owner.10 May 05:00 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyRecipe for a hot timeWhy should Aucklanders pay a rates hike 9 times greater than inflation because the Govt could not or would not control an unprecedented net migration surge?09 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand13 near-misses at pools last yearDocuments show there were 13 near-misses at Auckland pools recorded last year, most involving children.09 May 05:00 PM
CartoonsCartoon: Ratepayers v Auckland CouncilPeter Bromhead's take on Auckland rates.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPorts want more 'room to grow'Aucklanders who think it's safe to go down to the waterfront again after the "compromise" over the Bledisloe terminal extensions must think again.08 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand9.9 pc rates increase confirmedA 9.9 per cent rates increase for households has been confirmed after Auckland councillors voted for a general rates rise of 2.5 per cent.08 May 05:42 AM
New ZealandWarning: Worst hit will revolt on ratesThe rise in Auckland rates will put tremendous pressure on families, say councillors.07 May 11:59 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Nick Smith, drop the club and listenAuckland Council deserved a considered answer to the legitimate question of who's going to pay for roading, sewerage and water connections, writes Brian Rudman.07 May 09:45 PM
New ZealandSubmissions open for Queens Wharf sculpturePublic submissions have begun on an application to build the controversial $1.5 million "lighthouse" sculpture on Queens Wharf.07 May 08:25 PM
New ZealandWindow washer took swipe at hearseTwo funeral directors say someone may be killed in increasingly angry disputes between motorists and window washers.07 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRate hikes to hit poorer areasPeople in many of Auckland's poorest suburbs will pay dearly for a transport and general rates package costed at $214 for the average household.07 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council to set budgetThe Auckland Council meets today to make final decisions on its new 10-year budget, including a rates increase of 9.5 per cent for households.06 May 09:58 PM
OpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: Smith should roll over the councilThe last thing Nick Smith needs is Auckland Council holding the Government to ransom over special housing sites, writes Mike Hosking.06 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandMt Smart stadium debate continuesThe Mad Butcher and mayor of Auckland butted heads over the ongoing Mt Smart stadium debate this morning.06 May 09:11 PM
New ZealandAuckland transport levy to go aheadAuckland's mayor says he thinks a transport levy would be going ahead after a council meeting today.06 May 08:33 PM
New ZealandClash over affordable homesCracks have emerged between the Government and Auckland Council over an agreement to build thousands of affordable homes in Auckland.05 May 11:01 PM
New ZealandBrown's rates rise hits 9.5%Auckland households are facing a steep rates rise of about 9.5 per cent to pay for Mayor Len Brown's latest budget plan.05 May 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Bad neighbour bylaw will be hard to enforceUrban plans restrict development of private property and neighbours also have rights if the property is neglected.05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAucklanders face 9.5pc rates riseAuckland households are facing a steep rates rise of about 9.5 per cent to pay for Mayor Len Brown's latest budget plan.05 May 05:16 AM
OpinionEditorial: Cash injection will kick start urban projectMuch fanfare accompanied the announcement of the Tamaki urban regeneration. But progress has not matched expectation and the Government has set about rectifying flaws.04 May 05:00 PM
OpinionPort bosses may yet pay priceThe compromise between Auckland Council and the Auckland port company will satisfy neither side. Sooner or later, the company has to accept it can have no more of the harbour.03 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTrue rate costs unknownThe Auckland Council does not know the true cost to ratepayers of Mayor Len Brown's latest budget plan.01 May 04:12 AM
New ZealandKauri battle: Tavares pleads guiltyMichael Tavares has entered a guilty plea in the Waitakere District Court for wilful trespass.01 May 12:33 AM
New ZealandBurned-out house target for new bylawA fire-gutted derelict house has been described by neighbours as a glaring example of the need to crack down on unkempt and nuisance properties.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAverage rates hike put at $200The average Auckland family will have to find an extra $200 a year from July to pay for Mayor Len Brown's latest budget plan.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil's port compromiseAuckland Mayor Len Brown used his casting vote to accept a compromise proposal by the city-owned port company to stop extending the shorter of its two wharf extensions.30 Apr 04:09 AM
