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Auckland Council salaries: 86 officials 'earn more than $250k' - alliance claims
Nearly 50 staff are paid more than Mayor Phil Goff's $296,000.
Where are the humans? Picture special: Life inside Auckland Zoo's Covid bubble
The animals at Auckland Zoo have noticed the lack of visitors during lockdown.
Covid's impact on Auckland: Why ratepayers can get a break
COMMENT: I want to be open with Aucklanders about the financial reality our city faces.
Bribery: Details of dodgy Auckland Council deal revealed
A businessman made a nearly $60k profit through a corrupt deal with a council worker.
City of Cones: Social distancing roll-out across Auckland CBD
Auckland Transport will not say how long the 'temporary' cycleways will be in place.
Anna Radford: Playing the 'racist' card to stifle debate
Comment: Robust debate is a part of building mutual respect and sustainable practices.
Waikato pipeline will not save Auckland from water restrictions
Jaduram said a drought will always trigger messages to save water.
Covid welfare call to seniors: 'Can you help me find a girlfriend?'
Auckland man living alone asks for help finding a girlfriend during welfare call.
Aucklanders saving water as severe drought continues
Aucklanders are still being asked to limit showers to four minutes.
Worst case scenario: 150,000 Auckland households will struggle to pay rates
The council is also looking at payment plans for ratepayers facing hardship.
Covid 19 coronavirus: Ōrākei Marae temporarily closes walkway on private land to keep people safe
A 'public' walkway that is actually on private land is closed as part of Covid response.
Auckland Council takes a huge hit from coronavirus, officials consider penalty-free rates extension
Final rates instalment due next month, but Auckland ratepayers may struggle to pay.
What's opening in level 3? Auckland CBD begins road to recovery
Construction workers and coffee are returning to the Auckland CBD next week.
Water crisis: Aucklanders face compulsory restrictions next month
The city's water dams are at a critically low level below 50 per cent.
Greg Sayers: Auckland Council needs bold changes after Covid-19
COMMENT: Supercity leaders need to do more to convince public 'we are in this together'.
Pleas for help from tenants to Auckland Council's commercial arm Panuku
About one-in-four of Panuku's commercial tenants are facing hardship.
Council pay cuts: Who's taking them, who's not
Some have jumped to take voluntary cuts, others have called them 'morally indefensible'.
Woman charged over spitting at staff on Auckland train
The woman is due to appear before the Auckland District Court on Friday.
Train passenger spits at worker in Auckland: Do you know this woman?
Police "appalled", launch appeal to identify couple involved in spitting incident.
Police seek to identify couple after woman spat at AT workers
Police say they are "appalled" at this type of behaviour.
Auckland Council's 'silver lining' - no mooring dolphins?
The tide has gone out on international tourism.
Covid 19: Auckland Council bosses take pay cuts of up to 20%
Goff and councillors have agreed to 20% pay cuts in solidarity with New Zealanders.
Plans for bikes and e-scooters on footpaths faces opposition
There are also plans for turning traffic to give way to pedestrians crossing the road.
'Abhorrent act': Anti-Semitic graffiti targets Tūpuna Maunga Authority chair
"The anti-Semitic and supremacist use of the Star of David is abhorrent."
Auckland Council considering a lower rates rise
The council will waive the bed tax paid by hotels and accommodation providers.
Why Auckland Council is leaving tags on bins during lockdown
Are you wondering why your rubbish tags are not being collected in Auckland?
Auckland Mayor, councillors to follow PM and take pay cut
Phil Goff says if the law does not allow, he will donate a pay cut to charity.
Former bank boss criticises 3.5% rates rise for Auckland
Ralph Norris feels the council is not doing as much as the Government.
Auckland Council wants billions from 'shovel ready' programme
Council lists 73 projects it wants Govt to fund for its 'shovel ready' stimulus package.
Council to discuss pandemic's financial hit behind closed doors
Council will be watching Treasury advice on unemployment, GDP and economic recovery.
Footpaths extended to continue physical distancing after lockdown
The money could help the council's projects in Auckland's CBD and South Auckland.
Covid-19: Rescue package for Auckland Council contractors
The NZ Transport Agency is also make advance payments to contractors.