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<i>Bob Kerridge:</i> Grand old lady in need of TLC
Future generations of Aucklanders, and New Zealanders, deserve to enjoy the St James Theatre's splendour, says Bob Kerridge.
Hotchin clear to exceed council building limits
Mark Hotchin has received dispensation to exceed the building coverage and impermeable surface area on his $30m property.
Council to help Soho project to find buyer
The Auckland City Council is offering the services of its property enterprise board to help dig Ponsonby's failed $250 million Soho project out of a hole.
Council to get exemption over airport shares
The Government is passing a law so that the new Auckland Super City council doesn't need to initiate a takeover bid for AIAL.
Carpark scam keeps banks busy
More than 100,000 credit cards may be replaced as a result of thieves hacking into payment machines at a central Auckland carpark.
Carpark scam hits thousands
Thieves have hacked into payment machines at an Auckland carpark and stolen the credit-card details of thousands of people - possibly for years.
Ratepayers begin paying Rugby World Cup levy
Some ratepayers have begun paying for the 2011 Rugby World Cup but a ratepayers group says the tourism and hospitality industry should pick up the tab.
Talks seek to secure tree protection
A council committee will today consider its response to a recent law change that allows trees to be trimmed without a resource consent.
Where the wild things are
There is food for free all around Auckland - you just have to know where to look.