Auckland Council hits small rural communities with big rate rise
About 7500 town and lifestyle property owners have been hit with big rate rises.
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Threat over Pukekohe pedestrian safety road closures referred to police
A number of local residents and business owners are not happy with Panuku's trial.
Auckland Council approves budget with hefty rate and water bill rises
Mayor Phil Goff said there was middle ground support for the budget.
Revealed: Auckland's 10-year recovery - the big increase in rates, water bills
Auckland rates are rising, but not as much as Wellington and Tauranga.
Auckland waterfront could get second $1 billion skyscraper
The new skyscraper could have offices, a hotel and apartments.
South Auckland boundary blunder: Homeowner not to blame - expert
Deepak Lal just wants someone to step up and take responsibility for the costly mistake.
Auckland Port boss cites 'personal attacks' for resignation
Mayor Phil Goff did not have a kind word to say about Tony Gibson.
Onehunga low-traffic trial ended early due to vandalism 'putting the public at risk'
Vandalism and the use of forklifts to illegally move traffic barriers led to trial halt.
Ports of Auckland chief executive Tony Gibson steps down
Gibson cited personal attacks for stepping down.
Residents vandalise controversial traffic boxes, use forklift to shift them
Controversial Auckland road safety trial faces more challenges from disgruntled residents.
Massive scrap metal pile prompts call to toughen up on compliance
A firm is facing penalties of $600,000 for illegally dumping scrap metal in South Auckland
Auckland homeowners to get 'bombshell' property valuations
'This will be a bombshell for many people. It always is.' - lawyer on revaluations.
Auckland port makes statement on automation - but no date
Steps to completing automation job outlined.
$10b+ to move Ports of Auckland better spent elsewhere: Phil Goff
Auckland Mayor says it's not a question of if the Ports should be moved, but where.
Tragic deaths at Auckland Council bring call for culture change
The review follows the tragic deaths of two staff members.
Auckland man facing $315,000 bill after house built in wrong place
Neighbouring developer sues homeowner after a building consent error.
Auckland light rail plan facing huge hurdles to get back on track
Michael Wood says Aucklanders were shut out on light rail last term.
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.