Auckland light rail plan facing huge hurdles to get back on track
Michael Wood says Aucklanders were shut out on light rail last term.
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Huge 'eyesore' of scrap metal 'dumped without consent'
Phil Goff says the illegal dump is the biggest Auckland Council has ever seen.
Watercare takes Auckland suburb to task over tide of filth
Watercare tells locals to watch what they flush after staff were met with horrific scene.
'Sufficient uncertainty': Waiheke vineyard says noise prosecution doomed to fail
'They let themselves down.'
Contractors took two days to remove protected pōhutukawa
The felled tree is part of a protected group of pōhutukawa trees.
Auckland mayor Phil Goff accused of running 'boys' club' council
Some councillors say Phil Goff isn't doing enough to ensure gender equality on council.
Top Waiheke winery blames crickets, aircraft for noise breach
The winery has faced repeated prosecutions and enforcement action for non-compliance.
Auckland Council investigating loss of protected pōhutukawa
The owners' resource consent application said the trees would be fully protected.
Businessman who bribed public officials forfeits $3.5m, gets houses and vintage car back
Stephen Borlase bribed Auckland Transport and Rodney District Council officials for deals.
Auckland congestion charge could hit poor hardest, councillors warn
Councillors have given conditional support for congestion charging in the supercity.
Queen St lobby group's legal bid to stop council work declined
The battle over Queen St has been taken to court.
The battle of Queen St goes before the High Court in Auckland
Lobby group seeks judicial review of council decisions about the street.
Former Auckland Zoo vet says moving elephants is about money
Auckland Zoo insists moving the elephants is about their welfare, not money.
Auckland Council weighing up options over a century-old pōhutukawa
Auckland Council is considering what can be done to secure the safety of a tree.
'Productive meeting' between Queen St stakeholders, Auckland Council may prevent High Court action
Council was this week served legal proceedings over ongoing Queen St pedestrian trial.
'Stop appealing': Phil Goff sends message to free speech activists
Goff says speakers' views "despicable" but ruling was about whether RFA acted lawfully.
Pōhutukawa tree at risk after Auckland Council mistake
A century-old pōhutukawa at risk after council left it off its protected tree schedule.
Queen Street 'disgrace': Council to square off with business group in court
Judge suggests Queen St group and council try to resolve legal fracas without rushing.
Auckland Council has big repair bill for rundown and unsafe buildings
West Wave's main pool closed over the school holidays when pumps broke down.
'Auckland's main street is a disgrace': Council officially sued over Queen St
At 5pm yesterday lawyers for Save the Queen Street incorporated society served council.
Auckland Council manager accused of bullying gets a new council-paid role
The alleged complaints of bullying spanned several years.
Quality of life ... which is NZ's sweetest spot?
Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton, Porirua, Wellington, Hutt, Christchurch and Dunedin polled.
Fore! Three holes axed at Auckland golf course after vehicles struck
Three incidents of golf balls hitting vehicles in close succession forced the closures.
'Tipping point': Heart of the City threatens to sue council over Queen St pedestrian trial
Brewing rift between NZ's largest business association and Auckland Council has blown up.
Massive pōhutukawa return home to Quay Street
While the city was sleeping, Auckland’s urban ngahere / forest welcomed home the first two of seven mature pōhutukawa to Quay Street in a nine-hour crane operation last night. Video / Auckland Council
Trash Palace: Rubbish spills out of Auckland home on to footpath
A woman pushing a pram had to step onto a busy road due to rubbish blocking the path.
'Gangland America': Mayor warns Auckland becoming 'Wild West'
Phil Goff says there should be 'zero tolerance' shown to gangs.
Queen St's $1.1m 'makeover' - no more 'plastic sticks'
Council's plan to replace pylons with wooden decking comes two weeks after legal threats.
Auckland politician arrested at tree protest
"Auckland Council needs to stop being part of the problem," Sarah Trotman says.
Victopia apartment repairs balloon from $23.1m to $35.2m
Repairs going on for two years, dogged by delays and rising costs
Transport Minister weighs in on Auckland port issues
Michael Wood supports call for port to build better relationships with workforce.
The Super Rich and the Super City: The companies pocketing $10b
The bigger the contracts, the bigger the profits, says Mike Lee.
Auckland Council limits house inspection bookings after developers 'nightmare'
He booked 66 inspections but cancelled 34 - Jeff Fahrensohn on Lynfield developer.
Auckland Council a 'lazy' port owner: councillor
Port stopwork over safety looms as council ownership comes under fire from within.