Auckland's new mayor vows to keep rates as low as possible
He also wants more power for local boards and council committees.
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$100m cycling project in doubt under new Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown
Councillor Mike Lee calls for Grey Lynn, Westmere and Pt Chev projects to be put on hold.
Vodafone defends against criticism from Wayne Brown
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown wants Auckland's mobile blind spots fixed.
Wayne Brown, Chlöe Swarbrick agree to immediate Auckland CBD safety fixes
The White Lady won a reprieve last month after facing closure.
Jacinda Ardern meets Wayne Brown: How their first talk went
Simon Bridges challenged Wayne Brown on his plans for Ports of Auckland.
Wayne Brown sets out his plan for Auckland to Mike Hosking
Speaking to Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking this morning, Mayor Wayne Brown reiterated his push for Auckland Transport to have a change in approach. Video / Newstalk ZB
Auckland Council records spike in dog attacks following increased ownership
Three cases in Waitākere, Manukau District Courts, including woman's ear being bitten off.
PM on Wayne Brown, Three Waters: Rates will rise if NZ fails to tackle infrastructure
The meeting was billed as a be a polite and friendly get-to-know you event.
Focus: Simon Bridges claims Auckland business in Covid 'hangover' after meeting with Ardern
Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO Simon Bridges says Mayor Wayne Brown has some pretty strong views around Auckland Transport, Ports of Auckland and the council-controlled organisations. Video / NZ Herald
Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern speaks to media after Auckland mayor Wayne Brown meeting
Ardern told reporters the focus of her first meeting today with Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown was on more housing, better transport options and ensuring rates didn't increase for Aucklanders. Video / NZ Herald
'You wait and watch': New mayor Wayne Brown set on changing Auckland
New Auckland mayor Wayne Brown wants a shake-up.
'Gravy train': Govt defends $16m for light rail consultants
New Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is also opposed to light rail.
Mayor Wayne Brown to Auckland Transport: I want a 'complete change in approach'
'You appear to have been focused on changing how Aucklanders live,' says new mayor.
Wayne Brown channels Muldoon: 'Aucklanders who move to Wgtn lift the IQ of both cities'
'I'd love to have you in my city', mayor says to those facing losing their jobs.
Wayne Brown wants Ports of Auckland to hand over land for public use
No more car imports or container services at wharf, Brown says.
Council bodies cautious about Mayor Brown's call to halt work on Three Waters
Wayne Brown said he promised to stop Three Waters on the campaign trail.
'Doomed': Wayne Brown calls for council halt on Three Waters reforms
Brown campaigned against Three Waters.
'It's vital': New Auckland Mayor launches initiative to fix mobile black spots
Brown has written to the chief executive officers of 2degrees, Spark and One.
John Roughan: Political sea change shows how the wind is blowing
OPINION: Wayne Brown's first week in office has been a breath of fresh air.
Sacred site on Ōwairaka Mt Albert damaged by illegal tree planting, authority rules
Tūpuna Maunga Authority says planting was in a previously unmodified area.
Mayor Wayne Brown to 'recharge, reflect' during first weekend in top job
Wayne Brown to take most of weekend off to 'recharge and reflect' after first week.
Australians buy Eke Panuku land to expand Dress Smart
Plans have been done in consultation with Eke Panuku: Lendlease.
Wayne Brown to take weekend off to 'recharge'; still wants Eke Panuku board to go - but 'can't all resign on same day'
Auckland's new mayor to take most of weekend off to 'recharge and reflect'.
Political commentator Matthew Hooton appointed to Wayne Brown's team
A husband and wife team will run the mayoral office.
Simon Wilson: Consensus or war? The councillors who could be on Wayne Brown's team
OPINION: Choosing an inner circle will not be easy for new Auckland mayor Wayne Brown.
The 263 creditors claiming money from insolvent civil contractor DDL
Crown entities, Auckland Council, national companies and subcontractors on the list.
Wayne Brown widens Panuku war: 'Entire board must go'
Eke Panuku says the council, not Wayne Brown, hires and fires directors.
'It's nobody's business': Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown on his hours and weekend work
Wayne Brown does not think his $296,000 mayoral salary is large.
'Never seen a list that long': 263 creditors' claims over failed Ormiston housing project
List of 263 creditors claiming money has been released with the first liquidators' report.
Theft and vandalism of tsunami sirens escalates in Auckland
Auckland Council says the sirens have only one purpose.
The people who propelled Wayne Brown to Mayor of Auckland
The election was about change versus the status quo, says Tim Hurdle.
Council-controlled organisations respond after Wayne Brown elected mayor
Brown started the job as mayor today with some stern words for the CCO directors
Left-leaning Auckland candidates flip two seats on Wayne Brown's council
Auckland Council said there was a surge of voting on Saturday.
'We want to take control back': New Auckland mayor's warnings to council boards
Wayne Brown will start going over the council books today.