OpinionBernard HickeyAuckland needs to grow upAuckland needs to grow "up" and it needs political leadership to convince those on the isthmus to embrace that growth, writes Bernard Hickey.13 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandKauri tree protester escapes punishmentKauri tree occupier Michael Tavares says he can’t promise he will take a break from environmental activism, but he can promise he won’t be trespassing to climb any more trees in the next year.12 Jun 04:14 AM
New ZealandQueen Elizabeth Square: Where to from here?The very public matter of a new public space to replace the privatised Queen Elizabeth Square came up at a public meeting yesterday - and referred to a secret workshop.12 Jun 12:39 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Could this be a new home for Real Groovy?Who better to breathe new life into the abandoned Civic Administration Building than mega music store Real Groovy Records, asks Brian Rudman.11 Jun 09:37 PM
ConstructionManukau housing: Who owns the land?Government plans to fill vacant Crown land with houses are being lambasted by Labour as a fiasco after one of four would-be Auckland sites turned out to be largely council-owned.11 Jun 06:06 AM
New ZealandCouncil makes 'mockery' of DiwaliAuckland Council has upset the city's Hindu community by trying to hold the Auckland Diwali celebrations a month before the actual religious festival.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDairy firm shows way - BrewerAuckland Council should follow the lead of Fonterra, which is laying off hundreds of staff in response to low dairy prices, says Orakei councillor Cameron Brewer.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandLooming rates rises discussed in public meetingA small crowd of about 50 people have turned out at a public meeting in Auckland tonight to discuss looming rates increases.10 Jun 08:49 AM
New ZealandBoard queries QE Square replacementThere is no sign of a new public space to replace the privatised Queen Elizabeth Square, says the Waitemata Local Board.08 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Servants and masters - which is which?Auckland councillors have agreed to lessons to improve their governance skills - a more urgent need is for them to learn how to be better politicians, writes Brian Rudman.04 Jun 05:00 PM
ConstructionShoddy houses built in AucklandShoddy buildings are going up in Auckland with workers encountering serious problems and inspection fails at some sites.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFast verdict expected in wharf challengeAucklanders should learn the outcome of a legal challenge to the controversial wharf extensions at Ports of Auckland in the next two weeks.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCity's trees woefully protected - studyAn urgent warning has been sounded for the trees remaining in Auckland's concrete jungle after researchers found there's scant protection left to save them from development.03 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionKim Goldwater: Port history littered with blundersThe port company has a history of making development decision blunders, writes Kim Goldwater. These have been brought about by an ad hoc approach to the planning of port expansion.01 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandGoff joins port campaignersLabour MP and possible mayoral contender Phil Goff has joined prominent Aucklanders in a second open letter calling on Ports of Auckland and Auckland Council to stop port expansion.31 May 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Transparency in spending can go furtherThe Auckland Council deserves kudos for starting to publish details about the spending of ratepayer money.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSun, sea, surf - and boozeAucklanders could soon be able to enjoy a beer or a wine legally while picnicking at Takapuna Beach.30 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandExtra 2800 homes to help ease crisisMore than $100m worth of surplus city-owned land has already been sold and the council says another $250m worth has been cleared for sale.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSuperCity agrees to pay $23.8m billAuckland ratepayers are coughing up $23.8 million in the region's biggest leaky building case.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAlcohol advertising ban consideredA possible ban on alcohol advertising on Auckland Council buildings and land will proceed as part of an alcohol harm reduction policy.27 May 10:35 PM
New ZealandAucklanders pay 'too little' for finesAuckland Transport believes parking fines are no longer effective and calls for an increase to deter offenders.27 May 08:01 PM
New ZealandAuckland may join booze-ad banAuckland Council may follow the example of its transport arm and ban the advertising of alcohol on its land and buildings.27 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentFilm-makers face cost hike for location shootsFilm-makers face an average 20 per cent hike in Auckland Council fees if they want thundering surf scenes like those in The Piano.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandKitset shelters offer better protectionBus passengers are offered better weather protection and solar-powered lighting from a new range of shelters due for consideration today by Auckland Transport's board.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil starts to open booksAuckland Council is entering a new era of openness by publishing details about the spending of ratepayer money, says chief executive Stephen Town.25 May 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Exercise the answer, not hitting dairiesEditorial: Force-feeding has never been a feature of the humble dairy, yet suddenly it finds itself in the business of public health.24 May 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Roar of a noise control failureThe New Zealand Transport Agency is adding two lanes, plus a cycleway to a 9.5km stretch of the Southern Motorway between Manukau and Papakura.21 May 09:38 PM
New ZealandDotcom challenges Banks to interviewKim Dotcom has challenged John Banks to a sit-down on the record interview to determine who is telling the truth in the row over filing a false electoral return.20 May 09:18 PM
ConstructionFletcher seeks rezoning for quarry landFletcher's application to have Auckland's Three Kings Quarry rezoned as residential begins this week.19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCivil case against Alex Swney beginsThe civil case against disgraced Auckland businessman Alex Swney was called for the first time at the High Court this morning.19 May 03:16 AM
New ZealandCall for NZ charity sector shake-upThere needs to be a shake-up in the charity sector to ensure greater transparency and remove the tax advantages given to big charity groups, a NZ think-tank says.18 May 04:55 AM
New ZealandResidents misled by rates hikeA 9.9 per cent average rates rise for Auckland households from July is going down badly with residents and ratepayer groups.17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTransport accord on council and Govt plansAny agreement leading to funding would ask that local roading projects in outer suburbs and bus infrastructure be focus.15 May 05:00 PM
OpinionChris Parker: No, Mike, house crisis is not our faultChief economist says Hosking has it wrong when he heaps all the blame for soaring house prices on the Auckland Council.14 May 10:26 PM
