Auditor-General says Auckland Council has improved its response to emergencies but still has much work to do
An earlier review found senior leaders underestimated their roles.
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Home creaking as it collapses, sandwiching onto itself
The council is awaiting geotechnical reports before the damaged home is pulled down.
Rural Auckland residents fume at council’s ‘flip-flop’ on development
The region is forecast to see thousands of new homes over the next 30 years.
Both Independent Māori Statutory Board and Māori seats for council?
Does having Māori seats threaten the existence of the statutory board?
Neighbours v Southern Cross Healthcare: High Court decision on costs
Business plans to expand its Brightside Hospital in the neighbourhood area.
'Perfect must not be the enemy of good': Great North Rd finally gets its cycleway
Auckland Transport has approved a controversial street upgrade in Grey Lynn.
First look: Inside $16.5m Auckland penthouse, complete with sky garden
Central outdoor 90sq m 'sky garden' one-of-a-kind and a heritage feature.
'Tour de force' in heritage restoration wins Property Council award
Sensitive refurbishment and amalgamation of the buildings takes prize.
Maritime Union says privatisation of Ports of Auckland would be a disaster for the city
A one-off 'sugar hit' would soon wear off, says the Maritime Union.
Mayor Wayne Brown raises ire of union, councillor over port lease plan
The Maritime Union says it would be disastrous for Auckland if Wayne Brown gets his way.
Wayne Brown follows up sale of Airport shares with sale of Ports of Auckland
Reports on the sale are landing on Brown's desk within the next fortnight.
Developer loses $87m battle against Auckland Council, Auckland Transport
Defendants didn’t dispute the Westgate vision, nor that it had not yet been achieved.
Developers worry after 80.5ha Riverhead knockback
'The fear is that they’ll throw everything out.'
Climate delay is climate denied
OPINION: Five experts decry plans in our largest city to leave the issue to the ETS.
Auckland Council boss considering quitting earlier - here’s who may replace him
It's understood governance director Phil Wilson is the frontrunner to become acting CEO.
Wayne Brown’s comms boss apologises for release of abusive emails
It was a mistake not to remove insulting material in the emails, said Max Hardy.
Change needed: Homeowners face $60k bills to clear streams
The council has responsibility for about half the city's streams, exposing homeowners.
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says parking fines should be at least $100
The mayor also suggests people who use mobility parks without a permit deserve a penalty.
Business Hub: Changes at top of NZ's second-largest builder
Downer has around 25,000 employees in Australia and around 10,000 in New Zealand.
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.
Auckland airport share sale: Ratepayers could end up being short-changed
Council's compromise might have just delivered Aucklanders the worst of two worlds.
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.
Simon Wilson: Brown gets his budget, AT staff get an apology
OPINION: Auckland Council has passed its annual budget, in both triumph and bitterness.
Auckland households face extra $700-$1000 in rates, water bills
Households could have to pay $1000 more over two years.
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
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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.