Road cones 'annoying', causing road rage - Mayor Wayne Brown on his cone crackdown
Auckland Council spends at least $145m on temporary traffic management each year.
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Watch: Wayne Brown on Mike Hosking Breakfast in response to road cone war
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown told Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking this morning that he was determined to fix the issue of many road cones covering routes across the city. Video / Newstalk ZB
Road cone war: Brown seeks to slash $145m spend on AT traffic management
The mayor says roadworks take too long and are too disruptive.
Auckland's Pasifika Festival is in for a huge homecoming
Are you ready for Auckland's Pasifika Festival this weekend?
Transport Minister to respond over Wayne Brown's ‘dead duck’ light rail jab
Mayor Brown said he planned on using the blowout as leverage against the Government.
The Premium Debate: Tauranga not the only city looking 'unkept'
Premium subscribers have their say.
Auckland Mayor labels light rail a 'dead duck' after CRL $1b cost blowout
Mayor Brown said he planned on using the blowout as leverage against the Government.
Auckland slips will take months to clear, says council engineer
Ross Roberts believes the region has between 3000 and 10,000 slips.
Auckland mayor breaks silence over $1 billion City Rail Link blowout
Wayne Brown says raising rates end-of-road choice to cover bill, not his preferred one.
Another budget blowout: Auckland's City Rail Link cost jumps by $1 billion
The project is now over $2b above its original cost estimate.
Auckland Council splashes out on 45 MG electric cars for head office
The 45 cars have a retail value of $1.8 million.
Dispute over how often flooded West Auckland stream had been cleared
In the Auckland flood Swanson Stream overflowed, pouring debris into properties.
'Significant challenges': Auckland water prices to rise 9.5 per cent
The next few months will require significant adjustment, says council chief executive.
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.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown goes from big election win to poor approval rating in new poll
Brown does not care about fluctuations in public approval, says a spokeswoman.
‘Sorry for the confusion’: Auckland Council reinstates cordons protecting Piha
On Saturday night a burglar allegedly assaulted an elderly woman in her home.
'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’
Retired police sergeant fought for life after being swept into culvert in Auckland floods.
Auckland Council meeting abandoned while debating flood damage
Wayne Brown's attempts to hold council organisations to account took a blow on Thursday.
'Won't be able to come to class': High school student outcry at $40 parking charge
Auckland Unlimited says a lack of zoo car parks has been a point of frustration for years.
Tāmaki Drive caught in a cycle of debacles
OPINION: Auckland Transport's safety and traffic management processes need an overhaul.
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.
'I am done': Rates demand for flooded homes pushes residents to the brink
Izma Azad lost everything valuable she had in the Auckland flood, and now rates are due.
$200m plans: Fletcher Residential's vision for 306 new Auckland homes
Overseas Investment Office consent was needed by Fletcher Residential.
‘We should be able to cross roads safely’: Wheelchair user suffers accident on pedestrian crossing
The 25-year-old suffered an accident while out in Devonport yesterday.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s cost-cutting budget triggers early job losses
The next few months will require significant adjustment, says council chief executive.
Staff cuts at Auckland Council, Styles fans flock & it's Census Day! | Focus Morning Bulletin: 7 March, 2023
Cost-cutting triggers early job losses across Auckland Council, why the dad of a toddler found dead in a pond wants the case reopened and Harry Styles is in town, what you need to know before heading along in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
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.
'Gucci and glamour': Auckland deputy mayor Desley Simpson on stepping up to leadership
"I'm a bit of a magpie for sparkly things."
Wayne Brown used a private mobile during floods; council expects access
Brown made 8 calls on his council phone in 48 hours. But a personal phone also exists.
'I could hear it coming after me': Are Auckland's cliffs too risky for building homes?
Auckland's dramatic cliff slips are not new so why do we keep living close to the edge?