Liam Dann: Caught between a lockdown and a hard place - this will cost jobs
Extending the lockdown was the only logical choice, writes Liam Dann.
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Watch: 'Disappointed' Auckland Mayor Phil Goff on lockdown extension
'I know it hasn't been easy, but we need to continue what we know works,' Phil Goff says.
Auckland smashes goal to lower daily water usage
Auckland has been praised for its efforts to save water.
Aucklanders flout level-3 rules: 'Every chance of killing more people'
The city remains at alert level 3 - but you wouldn't know it when looking at local parks.
'Almost nothing left in tank': Proposal for Govt to buy 50% stake in Ports of Auckland
Auckland councillor's proposal to sell ports comes with "new urgency" in lockdown crisis.
Auckland e-scooters: Lime back, Flamingo out
US-based Lime gets six-month licence to operate 830 e-scooters.
'Stay close to home': No travelling to Waiheke at weekend, Aucklanders reminded
Large crowds flocked to beaches and parks last weekend despite lockdown.
Covid-19: Auckland wharf being used for exercise by people in isolation
During level 4 lockdown in April, people in isolation were going for walks in Auckland.
Auckland's $65m a day lockdown: Goff dismisses suggestion for city to borrow more money
Goff said Council was likely to exceed its debt threshold in 2020, and needs Govt help.
Sir Don McKinnon: Time to complete the Auckland jigsaw
Comment: Let's complete the mission we embarked on with creating the Super City.
Auckland Council predicts 250 jobs lost a day under alert level 3
About 250,000 of Auckland's 900,000 working people can't work at all under level 3.
Chris Brooks: How Auckland can achieve great-city status through arts and events
Comment: What better to lift spirits, forge connections and give people purpose?
Resignation sparks blame game over water crisis
The Watercare board has been as active as an Easter Island statue, says one councillor.
Water crisis casualty: Why Raveen Jaduram quit $775,000 role
Jaduram said it was time for a new chief executive to take Watercare forward.
Auckland water crisis: Watercare boss Raveen Jaduram quits
In July, the exec's $775,000 salary came under fire amid Auckland's water restrictions.
Mix-up: Neighbours pay each other's water bills for two years
The neighbours carried on paying similar water bills for two years.
Auckland Mayor orders businesses: 'Stop price gouging'
Auckland Mayor is urging businesses to not return to old price-gouging habits.
Watch: Auckland Mayor Phil Goff on lockdown extension: 'Do not panic buy'
Phil Goff says he's glad the city is not going into level 4.
Covid: Phil Goff flagged concerns of a second wave in the city
Phil Goff wanted to know from ministers about contingency plans for a second wave.
Customers flood Auckland supermarkets - essential items to be rationed
Supermarkets will remain open throughout lockdown, with special measures back in place.
Auckland Council slimming down salaries and business unit
Councillors will have a say about the salaries of CCO chief executives in future.
Super City slimming down: Auckland Council to merge business units
Regional Facilities Auckland and Ateed are set to merge.
Auckland Council slimming down its business units from five to four
Ateed and Regional Facilities will merge, according to council sources.
How Auckland businesses are feeling post-lockdown
Ateed survey reveals impact of Covid-19 on wellbeing and stress levels.
Auckland's $1.4b Eastern Busway crosses Tamaki River
The $1.4b project is getting funding from the regional fuel tax.
Man's $33k rates bill deal with council - He won't have to pay until after he dies
"I won't pay rates until after I've left the earth."
200 tickets a day: AT's new weapon against illegal parking - especially in Ponsonby
The tickets were issued in Ponsonby, Freemans Bay, Grey Lynn, Parnell and Mt Eden.
John Key: Let in 'rich Americans' who want to buy a house
Sir John Key says we need to reopen the border or face 'a very significant contraction'.
Disruptive seawall build: a progress update
Without the seawall, large parts of downtown Auckland would flood.
Auckland councillors cry foul over online attacks
The remarks, aimed at the council, mentioned last year's Christchurch mosque shootings.
Premium: Quay St seawall project nearing completion
One of Auckland's most disruptive projects is nearing completion, but without it, large parts of downtown Auckland would flood. Video / Jed Bradley
Auckland Council adopts new emergency budget due to Covid 19 and water crisis
Auckland Council has announced a new emergency budget for the region due to Covid-19.
Younger, faster parking warden dishes out 14,000 tickets, earns council $744k
Auckland Transport raked in $2.8m from parking infringements between March and June.
Chicken farmer's $50k stoush with Auckland council over unpaid rates
Auckland Council is taking legal action over unpaid rates on a former chicken farm.