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Auckland airport share sale: Ratepayers could end up being short-changed
Council's compromise might have just delivered Aucklanders the worst of two worlds.
Auckland's budget debate to Wellington's water boil notice - the biggest local council stories right now
Some of our biggest cities are dealing with budgeting and rates woes.
Public transport discount for under-25s hits snag
Train and bus passengers have been enjoying half-price fares since last year.
Airport shares - the big question that wasn’t asked
Opinion: Selling the shares is the right thing to do.
Auckland Council to begin talks with high-risk property owners this week
It will take time to reach all of the thousands of storm-affected homes in Auckland.
Auckland households face extra $700-$1000 in rates, water bills
Households could have to pay $1000 more over two years.
Simon Wilson: Brown gets his budget, AT staff get an apology
OPINION: Auckland Council has passed its annual budget, in both triumph and bitterness.
Mayor Wayne Brown’s $300k bill with top law firm
It can be revealed some of the legal advice was on the damning Auckland flood review.
‘Not in my tenure’: Ports of Auckland CEO on moving the port
Fixing the myriad problems at the Ports of Auckland isn't an easy task.
Wayne Brown lands first budget, selling fewer airport shares and higher rates
Talks were 'tough, really tough', said Shane Henderson, who was seen with head in hands.
'Most challenging in history': Auckland Council agrees to sell partial stake in airport
The vote passed 14 to 6 and will see millions of dollars of debt paid down.
Auckland councillors vote down alternative budget plan
Lot Fuli's alternative budget holds rates down and keeps the airport shares.
Auckland Council compromise, Michael Wood now under investigation & four children stabbed in France | Focus Morning Bulletin: 9 June, 2023
Auckland councillors reconvene in a bid to finalise this year’s budget, why airlines are back at war over pricing and how bad has vaping in schools become in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Editorial: Airport at the centre of attention
Opinion: Our editorial on controversy swirling around NZ's main gateway.
Opinion: KitKats and pies keep the wheels turning at all-day council budget meeting
Opinion: The biggest surprise of the day was Wayne Walker's airport share bonanza.
Auckland councillors leave all-day meeting, no decision on selling airport shares
'We do not need to own an asset that is not washing your face,' one councillor said.
Bloc of councillors to oppose airport shares sale, hold rates at inflation
Wayne Walker says the shares are in the estate of his late father.
D-day for airport shares sale: Compromise may be on cards as Auckland Council meets
Today's the day: Councillors are voting on whether to sell the council's airport stake.
Michael Wood on final warning, Auckland Council votes & Prince Harry reveals all in court | Focus Morning Bulletin: 8 June, 2023
Michael Wood on his final straw with the Prime Minister, it’s D-day for Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown and Prince Harry leaves nothing off limits in his second day in court in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Tamaki Makaurau iwi: Sell back the port land that was stolen from Māori
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei has made a daring bid to buy the Ports of Auckland.
'Very sneaky': Neighbours feel caught out by new Kāinga Ora developments
Neighbours of state housing developments want more say before councils give the nod.
Auckland rates and water bills could rise to $5000 a year if airport shares not sold
No one wants higher rates, says Mayor Wayne Brown.
Editorial: High-stakes airport shares vote
Opinion: Our editorial on Auckland Council's decision on Thursday.
Wood’s wife forced to correct statement about airport shareholding
Julie Fairey says she was not aware of her beneficial role until today.
Developers oppose anti-greenfields Auckland housing plans, council defends
How will Auckland look with 2.2m people? New plan for housing is now out for consultation.
Transport Minister’s wife has separate interest in Auckland Airport
Julie Fairey is expected to vote against the sale of the council's airport shares.
Simon Wilson: Rates or a shares sale? Wayne Brown’s big budget showdown
OPINION: With two days to go, Wayne Brown is running out of time to get his budget passed.
Konei founder: Economic development cuts will make outcomes worse for community
Manawa Udy says business is essential to help Māori and Pasifika thrive in Aotearoa.
Wayne Brown blames abusive emails to councillors on 'excited' staff
Staff blamed for acting in a 'fit of excitement'.
Mayor Wayne Brown’s threats 'not the Pacific way'
Councillor Alf Filipaina says ultimatum runs counter to the values of Pacific people.
‘Sign of desperation’: Councillors respond after mayor forwards abusive emails
Brown is fighting for his budget but councillors say they're not impressed.
'Blackmail' by mayor over budget, says Auckland councillor
Wayne Brown wants to sell airport shares in order to plug a budget hole.
Simon Wilson: Villain or buffoon? Wayne Brown’s budget has fallen apart
OPINION: The Mayor doesn't have enough support for his budget, or any idea what to do now.