Mayor's text to tennis mates: Can’t play because have ‘to deal with media drongos'
There has been extensive criticism of Auckland Council’s communications.
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‘We are gutted’: Auckland Lantern Festival cancelled for fourth year in a row
The 2023 festival was due to open on Thursday at the Manukau Sports Bowl.
Brace for more heavy rain, Mayor v 'media drongos' & new poll results revealed | Focus Morning Bulletin: 31 January, 2023
North Island braces for more heavy rain, Auckland’s Mayor called out over ‘media drongos’ text and why the battle of the Chrises might not be a good thing in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Large slip threatens planned Erebus Memorial in Auckland
The land above the planned memorial remains unstable.
Nearly 400 Auckland properties red or yellow-stickered
Building inspections ramp up in Auckland.
‘I’m certainly not going to resign’ - Mayor Wayne Brown vows to carry on
'My message to Wayne is he is out of his depth,' says community leader David Letele.
Community leader Dave Letele stands by call for Wayne Brown to resign
Letele says mayor also called on ineffective officials to quit during his campaign.
Political Roundup: How authorities failed Aucklanders in an emergency
Opinion: The communications failures made the crisis much worse than it needed to be.
Details revealed: The church towering over Auckland motorway
'We are delighted with how the construction is progressing.'
'Out of his depth': Community leader Dave Letele urges mayor to resign
"It’s just been a total, absolute disgrace."
Auckland homes on the edge as 141 yellow-stickered, 30 red-stickered
A row of homes in Parnell have been yellow stickered.
Land, trees slide down Ōwairaka/Mt Albert towards award-winning home
'I fear that the island of trees and a huge amount of earth will move.'
'Not good at all': Swimming pool tumbles down cliff at controversial Beach Haven house
Abatement notices were issued to the Charcoal Bay property owner.
Chris Hipkins and Wayne Brown get a bird's eye view of flood damage and thank emergency workers
The response was quicker than people realise, says Wayne Brown.
'Embarrassing': AT boss apologises for 'confusion' after councillors slam Elton John transport options
Auckland Transport's reccomendation 40,000 people drive to Mt Smart has been savaged.
Plans for more surf patrols, extended hours and season at Auckland beaches
The last five seasons have been exceptionally busy at Auckland beaches.
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown grants two interviews, of 108 media requests
Wayne Brown is apparently not good in front of a microphone, but is good in the boardroom.
Surf Lifesaving seeking $455,000 from Auckland Council
Six people have drowned in the Auckland region since last Friday.
Auckland housing developer folds after lender says ‘no’
Five big problems blamed for housing developer's failure.
‘Cold day in hell’: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says ratepayers won't fund light rail
Treasury is also forecasting a rise in costs for light rail.
Tipped off: Tenant gets $10,000 back in rent after retaliatory notice by landlord
He was given notice after a call to the council revealed his flat wasn't permitted.
'World as they know it shattered': Family mourn teen skateboarder killed in Auckland park
“This is the most awful thing to ever have to endure."
$200m Mission Bay shop, apartment, cinema plan rejected
Business has a 60% landholding in seaside town centre.
Skate park death: No plans for lighting at Auckland skate park
The Ministry of Transport has no plans to change the law to make helmets compulsory.
'Not in my back yard': Auckland residents fight housing intensification plans
Neighbours want to stop 467 new houses in Orewa and 81 in Beach Haven.
Ports of Auckland will contribute $1.5 million to preserve the Waitematā Harbour
Auckland Ports funding group to preserve Harbour as part of settlement of legal case.
Big art, big bills - how much should Aucklanders pay for Frida Kahlo and co?
Can a cash-strapped city afford blockbuster art? And what happens if no one turns up?
Seawall given go-ahead: Construction allowed to protect land from erosion
Seaward lawns of two homes collapsed onto the foreshore below.
Auckland Council to prioritise communication with commuters over delays, cancellations
"People have got all variety of apps these days for monitoring what's going on."
'You can't stop nature': Opponent on homeowners' sea wall proposal
Opponent says efforts are futile: "The sea will rise, the cliffs will erode".
Auckland’s historic Wintergarden gets new lease of life with $7.5m makeover
Seismic strengthening will also make the popular attraction safer for visitors.
Popular Auckland restaurant forced to sell to council: 'Our livelihood is being killed'
Building compulsorily purchased to make way for urban regeneration project.
Is this Auckland’s noisiest house? Rowdy tenants trigger 89 complaints
Neighbours say the raucous tenants were known for their loud music, parties and fighting.