Sir Don McKinnon: Time to complete the Auckland jigsaw
Comment: Let's complete the mission we embarked on with creating the Super City.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromAuckland Council
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.
Boatie irate after being locked into $22,000-a-month America's Cup berth
Jason Agnew says the America's Cup will now be like 'Granny's party' and he wants out.
The Watercare boss and his $775,000 salary
Raveen Jaduram earns 30 per cent more than the Auckland Council chief executive.
Auckland waterfront projects will not be finished for America's Cup
Heart of the City says Queen St is a mess, with plastic sticks and beige paint.
Police say comment targeted at Auckland Council not a death threat
Facebook comment threatens lives of Auckland councillors.
Simon Wilson: Auckland Council's hard calls on climate and cash
COMMENT: It's been big-decision time for council, on the budget and the climate crisis.
'Appalled': Auckland Council calls in police over death threats
Facebook comment threatens lives of Auckland councillors.
Auckland mussel farm faces local opposition
Opponents worried proposed mussel farm in Hauraki gulf will destroy local sea environment.
Ihumātao: One year since eviction notice served
Occupiers are gathering today to mark one year since the eviction notice was served.
'Last resort': Homeowner facing forced sale hasn't paid rates in 7 years
The man says the council's actions are 'ruthless' and he is vowing to stay put.