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Auckland at risk says new report

Auckland is falling behind other similar cities and needs to “shift gear” or it will not prosper. Video / Jason Oxenham

Opinion: Can congestion charging work for Aucklanders?

OPINION: The vast majority of motorway trips are not heading to or from the city centre.

Plans unveiled for new park on wasteland at Auckland’s Wynyard Quarter

The park has been allocated $119 million.

$300m Auckland skyscraper: Construction work 'paused' indefinitely

Auckland Council is 'aware that work is currently paused on the Seascape development'.

Auckland Council seeks to liquidate Gulf Harbour Country Club owner over unpaid rates

The owner of what was once a 'prestigious facility' is again in financial strife.

Wayne Brown's plan to 'dethrone' Auckland Transport in major CCO shake-up

We ask for information from AT and don't get it, says the mayor.

Government announces new funding access for council-owned water companies

The Government has unveiled changes to allow new council-owned water companies to be able to access more cheap borrowing from the Local Government Funding Agency (LGFA)

'Covered up': Auckland Council's $315m in 'secret' settlement payouts

Payouts include leaky building claims, employment severance and civil damages disputes.

Auckland Council proposal to privatise management of pools prompts warning

There's 42 Auckland pools and leisure centres - 22 are council-run, but maybe no longer.

Property Insider: Auckland a Yimby city; art in new hotel; Mt Roskill's Soho Hotel opens

'Auckland... has become a test case for housing deregulation,' the Economist says.

NZ Film Commission spends $16k on CEO events amid budget cuts

The Film Commission has thrown two parties apiece for its retiring and incoming CEOs.

'Last resort': Auckland Council selling Ōtara home to recoup $317k unpaid rates bill

The property's owner hasn't made a rates payment in 19 years.

Shane Te Pou: Prepare for the reality of a rates-raid on your wallet

Households across the country are going to feel the sting of increased rates.

Why your next rates bill will make you angry: Shane Te Pou

OPINION: A dark cloud hangs over local government. Kiwis are about to feel the reality.

New open-air, waterfront swimming pool for Auckland this summer

The new pool will have four swimming lanes and a jumping platform.

'High level of disappointment' - no pontoon bridge for Wynyard Quarter

Assurances that the existing bridge would be fixed by December doubted.