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PM not interested in 'throwing stones' over party central
As MPs and the Auckland Regional Couincil butt heads over plans for "party central" on the city's Queens Wharf, John Key says he wants constructive discussions.
Party central focus shifts to Viaduct
The $32m Viaduct Events Centre under construction is being put forward as an alternative "party central" for the RWC.
McCully vents over 'embarrassing' party central debacle
Rugby World Cup Minister Murray McCully has vented his frustration at the ARC's U-turn over the development of Queens Wharf.
'Party Central' may need to move - Key
The Prime Minister says he cannot see how the council could afford to restore a 98-year-old cargo shed.
Sun sets on rugby party central
John Key's dream of turning Queens Wharf into "party central" for the Rugby World Cup is in tatters following a political impasse between the Govt and the ARC.
<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> Lame horses leading mayoral race
Auckland voters will face quite a dilemma if the mayoralty of the new Super City stays an effective two-horse race.
Perennial protester a 'Good Citizen'
Penny Bright - arrested 22 times, often at Auckland City Council meetings - has received a "Good Citizen" award from a council community board.
It's party time as councils say 'goodbye'
The Auckland City Council intends spending $87,000 of ratepayers' money on a staff-only farewell bash and 32 smaller department dos before it is replaced by the Super City.