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'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.
Auckland's Chief Post Office re-opens after four years
Machinery was specially modified to be used under the CPO.
Hamilton - Auckland commuter train arrives right on time
The new Te Huia service arrived at Papakura station on schedule.
Auckland's $4.4b City Rail Link could be delayed by light rail
The City Rail Link is designed for heavy rail to the North Shore, but not light rail.
Wellington council mulls iwi voting rights, $100k remuneration
Voting rights debate comes after the council agreed in principle to establish Māori ward.
Business Hub: The man heading $4.4b CRL project
'CRL is a mega project in a world sense'.
Property owners take on Auckland Council over 'hideous' Queen St
Powerful incorporated society to legally argue Queen St changes have 'decimated' business.
Calls to remove planter boxes after traffic trial uproar
Residents say the trial is making their trips to work much longer and hurting businesses.
Ports of Auckland boss told to 'just bugger off' by Māori board
A new report has revealed systemic failings in safety practices at Ports of Auckland.
Government puts Auckland light rail back on track
It will take six to eight years before light rail is running in Auckland.
Boxed in: Residents stunned by blocked streets in Auckland suburb
Plywood planter boxes sprout up in busy streets to turn rat-runners back.
'Devastating club': Her husband died after he was hit by a boat; widow hits out at port
"I do not want any more families to join such a devastating club."
Advocates cry foul as liquor stores keep getting approved
South Auckland advocacy groups say an urgent review of licensing laws is needed.
Man found guilty of flouting kauri dieback laws
Armitstead could be fined up to $60,000 when he is sentenced in May.
Ports boss facing call to go after damning health and safety report
The Maritime Union has no confidence in Tony Gibson and wants him gone.
Ports of Auckland review: Mayor's grim message to management
"If the board doesn't carry out its role then they will be replaced," Phil Goff says.
Auckland Council selling Downtown Car Park building
Downtown Car Park building could be turned into a major bus terminal.
'This isn't a junket': Angst over Auckland Council staff's $38k Blenheim conference
Ratepayers will fund Phil Goff and 15 staff to attend the Local Government NZ conference.
Climate change activists challenge South Auckland roading project
The activist group has applied for a judicial review of the Waka Kotahi NZTA led project.