Ōwairaka tree impasse: Time to move forward, agree protesters and Ngati Whatua
Iwi steps into impasse over tree removal at Ōwairaka between protesters and authority.
Iwi steps into impasse over tree removal at Ōwairaka between protesters and authority.
Experts say it will also help the city reach its goal of halving carbon emissions by 2030.
COMMENT: Locals are needed to provide daily care for newly planted trees.
A video of orangutans arriving at Auckland Zoo has provided some light relief.
Nearly 50 staff are paid more than Mayor Phil Goff's $296,000.
The animals at Auckland Zoo have noticed the lack of visitors during lockdown.
COMMENT: I want to be open with Aucklanders about the financial reality our city faces.
A businessman made a nearly $60k profit through a corrupt deal with a council worker.
Auckland Transport will not say how long the 'temporary' cycleways will be in place.
Auckland man living alone asks for help finding a girlfriend during welfare call.
Aucklanders are still being asked to limit showers to four minutes.
The council is also looking at payment plans for ratepayers facing hardship.
A 'public' walkway that is actually on private land is closed as part of Covid response.
Final rates instalment due next month, but Auckland ratepayers may struggle to pay.
Construction workers and coffee are returning to the Auckland CBD next week.
The city's water dams are at a critically low level below 50 per cent.
COMMENT: Supercity leaders need to do more to convince public 'we are in this together'.
About one-in-four of Panuku's commercial tenants are facing hardship.
Police "appalled", launch appeal to identify couple involved in spitting incident.
Police say they are "appalled" at this type of behaviour.
The tide has gone out on international tourism.
Goff and councillors have agreed to 20% pay cuts in solidarity with New Zealanders.
There are also plans for turning traffic to give way to pedestrians crossing the road.
"The anti-Semitic and supremacist use of the Star of David is abhorrent."
The council will waive the bed tax paid by hotels and accommodation providers.
Are you wondering why your rubbish tags are not being collected in Auckland?
Phil Goff says if the law does not allow, he will donate a pay cut to charity.
Ralph Norris feels the council is not doing as much as the Government.
Council lists 73 projects it wants Govt to fund for its 'shovel ready' stimulus package.
Council will be watching Treasury advice on unemployment, GDP and economic recovery.