Simon Wilson: If Auckland's a 'city of culture' why is Wayne Brown cutting arts budgets?
Auckland Council's new budget plans could be savage on the arts.
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Brown does not care about fluctuations in public approval, says a spokeswoman.
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'Immediate effect’: Auckland Council spending cuts in response to storm damage
Travel, catering, and entertainment costs are being cut by the council.
'It beggars belief': Council considers housing development alongside flood plain
The developer says he is designing a solution to address the stormwater concerns.
Auckland floods survivor John Purkis was trapped in a concrete coffin: 'I thought, this is it’
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Auckland Council meeting abandoned while debating flood damage
Wayne Brown's attempts to hold council organisations to account took a blow on Thursday.
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Tāmaki Drive caught in a cycle of debacles
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Western Springs main stadium remains closed after flood damage, outer fields open for business
The main stadium area to be closed for event access for at least three months.
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Overseas Investment Office consent was needed by Fletcher Residential.
‘We should be able to cross roads safely’: Wheelchair user suffers accident on pedestrian crossing
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Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s cost-cutting budget triggers early job losses
The next few months will require significant adjustment, says council chief executive.
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Crackdown at Piha road blocks after reports of fake access documents
The resident vehicle passes were introduced last week, but have already been ripped off.
Review of Council response to January floods delayed until mid-March
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown apologised for the slow response on the night of the floods.
Traffic lights placed in middle of $14.4m cycle lane - deputy mayor fumes
The traffic light on Tamaki Drive cycle lane will be in place for six months.
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"I'm a bit of a magpie for sparkly things."
Wayne Brown used a private mobile during floods; council expects access
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'I could hear it coming after me': Are Auckland's cliffs too risky for building homes?
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Auckland Council: The budget that follows the storms
Have your say on Auckland Council's new budget. Part 6: The environment.
Auckland Council’s proposed budget a ‘step backwards’ for the city says tourism association
Consequences will be felt throughout the country, says Tourism Industry Aotearoa CEO.
'Nothing but Chinese food - I wanted a ham and egg sandwich': Councillor's CBD lunch woes
Auckland Council's cost-cutting measures have hit former National MP hard.
Alf Filipaina: Te Matatini was well worth the council investment
Auckland council spent $1.2 million on Te Matatini - and couldn't be happier
Muriwai residents vent anger at Auckland Council staff over future of slip-hit houses
Locals had packed into Muriwai Golf Club to find out the fate of their homes.
Auckland Council's $300m budget hole: The trains, bus, cars and bicycles debate
Part 4 in our 6-part series explaining Auckland Council's new draft budget.
Mayor Wayne Brown tells journalist: ‘Don’t f***ing come and talk to me’
A spokesperson for the mayor's office said Brown was not aware Brooks was a journalist.
ASB, Heartland, Watercare, staff claim $250,000-plus from insolvent baking business
Bakery said it had failed to recoup costs due to Covid-19 lockdowns.
‘Unhinged conspiracy theorists’: Drag queen targeted in library protest speaks out
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Auckland Council: Community services and the arts
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Wayne Brown’s diary almost empty day of the floods
Wayne Brown is under fire for complete 'inaction' during the Auckland floods.
Where Auckland Council's money comes from
Have your say on Auckland Council's new budget: Part 3 in a 6-part series.
Aucklanders to have a say on cutting costs to plug $295m hole in Brown's first budget
The budget proposes sweeping cuts to community grants and $16m less for Local Boards.