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Auckland Council to tighten the rules on freedom camping
Communities and Local Boards don't want permissive rules for freedom camping.
'Absurd': Tamihere's 18-lane bridge slammed by Minister
Julie Anne Genter says John Tamihere has a poor understanding of how Govt funding works.
'Operating like a bunch of cowboys': Ferry service reaches 'peak failure'
"There is no competition and they are being left to get away with murder."
Auckland light rail promise will run over deadline
Jacinda Ardern promised to build light rail from the CBD to airport within four years.
Rain helps but Auckland's storage down 20pc on last year
Watercare hopes storage levels will rise as more rainfall is forecast in Hunua Ranges.
Health, CV insults: Tamihere, Goff in fiery, personal clash
Financial credibility of candidates the big issue on show in NZ Herald-Newstalk ZB debate.
Phil Goff v John Tamihere in Herald debate - who won?
Top candidates for Auckland mayoralty squared off on nzherald.co.nz at 7pm tonight.
Tamihere's plan to dump fuel tax 'pure fantasy' without Government approval
"I think that Mr Tamihere has an extreme case of electionitis," Phil Twyford said.
'City of Snails': Tamihere wants to dump Auckland fuel tax
Private investment can make up the money lost through dropping fuel tax, Tamihere says.
Govt launches urban planning scheme to fix NZ's 'failing' cities
New approach to planning allows cities to grow up, especially in the city centres.
The battle for Auckland: Tamihere confident of winning mayoralty
Tamihere says Wellington chokehold on Auckland will end when he becomes mayor.
The battle for Auckland: Goff says his skill and experience will win mayoralty
Phil Goff is promoting an inclusive, progressive and world class city for a second term.
Tamihere's Harbour Bridge plan an 'ugly munter'
John Tamihere says the Auckland Harbour Bridge superstructure can be built in six years.
Matt Heath: Your kids rock, but not like these
COMMENT: Grown-ups need to stop freaking out about their kids.
Is there a crisis? The real story about Auckland's finances, rates
It's election time: Are Auckland Council finances out of control like some candidates say?
Goff on mayoralty race: 'It will be close'
Phil Goff says he offers an inclusive, progressive and world-class city to voters.
Goff launches campaign for a second term as Auckland Mayor
Phil Goff chose the Diversity Centre in Papatoetoe to launch his second bid for mayor.
'Terrible mistake': Comedian Tom Sainsbury running for Auckland mayor
'Fiona' says putting her name forward was a terrible, drunken mistake.
Goff says Tamihere's 18-lane Harbour Bridge plan would 'bankrupt' city
Tamihere says the new, uncosted superstructure can be built within six years.
Tug of where: West not so wild over council's new hub choice
Albany picked as the new hub as part of 1250-council worker relocation.
Onehunga locals to get recycling centre
Auckland Council is planning to open 12 recycling centres by 2024.
Editorial: Late right turn would enliven mayoral race
We say: Democratic process would be even better served by a third player from the right.
Ex-All Black standing for Papakura Local Board
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Mayoral race turns ugly: Goff calls Tamihere 'failed Cabinet minister'
Phil Goff and John Tamihere duke it out at mayoral debate.
Council crackdown on dumpers sees over $90k in fines
Fines up but not everyone is convinced the crackdown has seen dumping reduce.
Tamihere's homeless solution: Call '0800 JACINDA'
Social workers would be available around the clock under John Tamihere's mayoral policy.
'It's heartbreaking': One of Auckland's oldest villas could be bowled
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Waterfront jewel: Plan to free port of cars for public use
A proposal to barge imported cars quickly off Auckland's wharves could occur in two years.
Auckland's City Rail Link blamed for armed robbery
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Show the Anzac spirit of 'a fair go': Mike Lee
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Joel Cayford: Why are Auckland's waterfront priorities the exact inverse of Wellington?
Comment: Compare the City of Sails to the capital on a good day or, in fact, any day.