National Erebus Memorial site in Auckland scrapped after safety concerns
Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern strongly supported a National Erebus Memorial.
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People want a home they don't have to flee when dark clouds gather, says Lyall Carter.
Stricter noise controls for Hauraki Gulf helipad users
Council planners enact stricter noise controls on helicopters on the Hauraki Gulf islands.
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Phil Goff called an earlier plan by AT "bloody arrogant".
Auckland floods: Council chief executive apologises over poor storm response
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Auckland floods: Council chief executive to front media on damning report
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Rates v airport shares: The battle of the Auckland Council budget
Arts and community funding are safe(ish) but the fate of the airport shares is undecided.
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Outgoing CEO Jim Stabback admitted 'with hindsight' he would have stayed in his office.
Documents reveal chaotic scenes at Auckland Council during flood
Emails from the day of the record-breaking January floods have been released to RNZ.
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“This unprecedented event unfolded with extraordinary speed. Minutes mattered."
Simon Wilson: Hey Wayne, fixing dysfunction starts at the top
The flood report tells Auckland's mayor and his council they all have to do better.
'Minutes mattered': Mayor, council response to Auckland floods criticised in review
The report was commissioned by Mayor Wayne Brown.
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The mayor also hit up the new Auckland Transport boss to sort out the road cones.
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Project Auckland Report live stream in full
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The Herald's Project Auckland
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Future proofing Auckland: Climate change means planning for a risky future
Where we build needs to change in the face of more extreme weather.
Ports of Auckland turnaround gains speed
The port company is determined to right the wrongs by concentrating on its core business.