BusinessReview for four-storey Orewa limitA controversial decision to cap Orewa and Browns Bay apartment living heights at four storeys is up for review during debate of Auckland Council's new planning rule book.22 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandEx-council man accused of $43,000 rip-offA former council call centre operator has been charged with milking more than $43,000 from more than 80 customers' credit cards.20 Apr 05:30 PM
BusinessWater charges cause ripplesBusiness is a bit of a struggle for Karen and Don Tanner. They have run their electroplating firm for 35 years but, faced with increased competition from cheap imports, struggled to make a $3000 profit last year.20 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandBlunder at graveyard costly to fixA graveside sweep of cherished mementoes has cost more than $45,000 to put right.20 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandYoung v old on Auckland's futureA young Auckland councillor has posted on his Facebook page a link to a blog containing personal attacks on critics of the city council's new planning rulebook.18 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandCouncil spent $60m to spread wordAuckland Council and its web of agencies employ 143 communications, public relations and marketing staff and in its first two years spent $60 million on getting the word out about itself.13 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Noise rules could drive you crazy"What controls will be imposed to ensure the good design of the new terrace housing and apartment blocks?" asks Brian Rudman. "What noise controls will be set in place?"11 Apr 09:30 PM
New ZealandTurf fears spur toxin testsAuckland Council will test water running off a new artificial sports field after fears were raised that a layer made from recycled car tyres leached toxic chemicals.11 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionRob Hutchison: Council must be bolder on futureIntensification isn't just about getting more height; it's about being smarter with what we have, writes Rob Hutchison.10 Apr 05:43 AM
New ZealandCouncil asks locals to offer housing planAuckland Council has handed a map to the Milford Residents Association and urged it to have a go at drawing an appropriate location for higher-density housing.09 Apr 05:30 PM
Freight and logisticsCity plan ignores design issues, say retail giantsSix major retailers are decrying the unitary plan, accusing Auckland Council of trying to design shops and force everyone on to public transport.08 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandCompact city rulebook hits wallA new rulebook that sets out to build high-rise apartments and turn rural land into housing is becoming a tough ask for Auckland Mayor Len Brown and his deputy Penny Hulse.08 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandRed tape chokes ethnic food stallsRed tape is about to take the spice out of the ethnic food served up to thousands of Aucklanders each year, say some festival operators.08 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandProtection for home buyersHouse buyers and sellers are more protected from dodgy agent dealings than before.07 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandRates: more certain than death and taxesWhen Gaylene Mackereth left her home in Howick on a trip to the beach with her granddaughter recently, she paid a bit more attention than usual to the houses they passed.06 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Heart of city heading for coronaryWith more than 50,000 people living in Auckland's CBD, it's no longer just the retailers and the businesses being inconvenienced, writes Brian Rudman.04 Apr 08:30 PM
New ZealandHouse prices tipped to rise by 12pcAuckland house prices are predicted to rise a further 12 per cent over the next year, with the nationwide average jumping almost $40,000 by the end of the year.04 Apr 04:30 PM
Business$71m deal for council's North Shore HQA former Takapuna Grammar student, who migrated from Malaysia 12 years ago, has just completed one of this year's biggest commercial property deals.03 Apr 04:30 PM
New ZealandGoing green saves museum big moneyAuckland Museum is being touted as a green example for other city organisations after it succeeded in slashing its carbon footprint by 30 per cent in just two years.31 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandDisabled Kiwis left behind by quake plansLarge parts of the country's building stock will be off-limits for disabled people under a proposal to trim the cost of upgrading thousands of earthquake-prone buildings, advocacy groups have warned.31 Mar 04:30 PM
SportMarathon: Council's track ban mystery to runnersRunners say an Auckland City Council decision to prohibit the use of the Hillary Trail in West Auckland for an off-road running event is bizarre and makes no sense.29 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandAre we ready for the big one?As they did on the afternoon of March 17, tens of thousands of Aucklanders take to Facebook and Twitter to express their amazement that their seemingly quake-free city has had a rumble.27 Mar 06:05 PM
New ZealandWorking party to help Auckland housingAuckland Council and the Government will create a working party to look at urgent issues relating to the city's housing crisis.25 Mar 07:14 AM
New ZealandGovt plan could drive up housing costsThe Government will drive up Auckland's red hot housing market if it fails to ratify a new planning rulebook for the Super City, says a business lobby group.25 Mar 02:02 AM
PropertyCouncil sees no conflict in belonging to property bodyAuckland Council has voted to stay in an organisation that calls itself the voice of commercial property - after rejecting pleas that citizens see a conflict of interest.24 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandSmith appears to offer olive branchHousing Minister Nick Smith appears to be taking a more conciliatory approach to Auckland's housing crisis as he prepares to meet Mayor Len Brown to discuss the issue today.24 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandFamiliar faces likely to linger onThere will be few new faces around the Auckland Council chamber after October's local body elections, with most councillors standing for re-election and little sign of strong contenders to oust the incumbents.24 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandEye-watering costs to get connectedA fee for tapping into the waterworks in parts of Auckland has gone up by 900 per cent in the past two years - from less than $850 to almost $8000.23 Mar 07:05 PM
OpinionDamien Grant: Watercare's got the wrong numbersDamien Grant writes: By law, Watercare has to keep the overall costs of water at minimum levels.23 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandLen Brown's report cardWe rate how Len Brown has fared on his 2010 election pledges.23 Mar 01:07 AM
LifestyleCity hosts an open houseIn the months ahead Aucklanders can sample the city's vibrant cultures, writes Alexia Santamaria.22 Mar 04:30 PM
