Auckland sewer sinkhole: Parnell bypass done but beaches stay closed
While the city hit a 23C high today, a least 22 beaches remain closed in the Waitematā.
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Auckland sends 40 per cent of taxes to Wellington but gets less back, says Brown.
Eke Panuku to sell Northcote town centre
The 3.13ha publicly owned site now a large carpark surrounded by shops on council land.
Auckland port’s boss tells councillors of 'premium import' future
Port of Auckland wants to be the "premium" port but it won't be halving its emissions.
Auckland sinkhole: Independent review set to find out the cause
The review is expected to take several months and will be made public.
Fireworks threat means maunga will close overnight
Maunga will close evenings during Guy Fawkes period to prevent damage.
Auckland Downtown Carpark sale likely to proceed without $28m bike and scooter hub
Losing downtown public parking is a disaster, says developer Andrew Krukziener.
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Auckland mayor Wayne Brown gets an annual ratecard from Bernard Orsman and Simon Wilson.
Newly installed One Tree Hill gate has been vandalised
The gate will take at least two weeks to fix.
Wayne Brown wants National to tweak its water policy to avoid bills rising $50 a fortnight
Water bills could double over four years to $2720 under National, says Brown.
Huge shakeup for waterfront end of city: Downtown Car Park sale, flyover demolition
It's been a year now since Precinct announced it was shortlisted as the buyer.
‘Disgusted’: Two-and-a-half-year Waiheke protest camp draws fire
Auckland Council says it is taking enforcement action against the Pūtuki Bay camp.
Auckland water charges could double if Three Waters repealed, council staffer says
An anonymous council staff member says water charges could double in four years.
Locals decry planned $300m 39-level block nicknamed 'Burj Takapuna'
Area is ear-marked for intensification as a metropolitan zone, hence the height.
'Not helpful': Willis hits out at Bennett meeting with Act deputy
An estimated 1.4 million Kiwis are yet to receive their easy vote cards.
Fears possible rates hike will make Auckland even more unaffordable
Residents could be facing a double-digit rates hike next year.
Failed house-buyer loses bankruptcy strikeout in $756k dispute
Warnings for would-be buyers who renege.
Auckland ferry commuters ‘disgusted’ as more cancellations announced
Travel chaos for commuters as Gulf Harbour service trimmed.
'I’m disgusted': Auckland Council manager accused of bullying reappointed to $300k job
The woman left the council after three bullying allegations were mostly upheld.
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Two of our largest cities face tough financial decisions, and potential huge rates hikes.
Takapuna-Milford coastal walk access closed after council inaction, family says
Tens of thousands of walkers pass through Firth cottage’s private land each year.
Financial horror show: Auckland Council pencils in sky-high rates and water bills
The gloomy outlook comes hard on the heels of rates and water bill rise this year.
Why our past ignorance and mistakes can’t be loaded on to our children
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Rāhui placed across pristine Waitematā after raw sewage flows into harbour
Local iwi have put a rāhui in place over the harbour following the Parnell sewer blowout.
'Not an easy fix': Sewer sinkhole repair pushed out by months, photos show 25m section blocked
Millions of litres of wastewater are spilling into the harbour at three inner-city bays.
$435m of property sold: NZ's two biggest deals of 2023
Two transactions challenge views that the market is quiet: both were in South Auckland.
Auckland sinkhole: 13m-deep crater after sewer collapse, wastewater pours onto city beaches
Warning signs are being put up at all inner-city beaches, Watercare says.
AT spends $6m on staff redundancies as part of cost-cutting drive
Payouts even went to staff who were offered other jobs within the agency.
Majority give ‘thumbs-down’ to Māori wards as Auckland Council submissions close
Auckland currently has three Māori councillors elected from general wards.
'Like living in the Antarctic' - Shantytown exploitation exposed in Auckland backyard
Auckland Council said the structures migrants had been living for years were unlikely safe
Trams, plans and parking fines: Wayne Brown has some new ideas for Auckland
In an exclusive interview, Auckland mayor Wayne Brown unveils some new plans for the city.
High profile resignation from mayor Wayne Brown’s office
The former TV3 and 1News reporter has resigned after barely six months.