Locals told to lay their own traps in rat-infested village centre
The council says it has limited powers to control the infestation of cat-sized rodents.
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Auckland Council declares climate emergency
Auckland Council agrees to urgently tackle climate change.
Bar wars: Campaigners close on booze vote
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John Roughan: Spare a thought for our rough sleepers
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Emails query council response to pollution issues at Auckland beaches
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18-storey Auckland Council building and half-hectare sold for just $3m
Auckland Council is to quit its old civic hub, with "less than $100,000" paid so far.
Ports of Auckland fraudster leaves prison as his lover awaits sentence
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Simon Wilson: Goff v Tamihere, the first poll numbers
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More tracks to be reopened in Waitākere Ranges
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Steve Braunias tackles Auckland's 'filthiest restaurants'
Steve Braunius visits some of the worst rated Auckland restaurants.
Rogue landlord: Record $180,000 fine after nearly 200 complaints
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Hosking: Auckland Transport is dangerous, inept and out of control
COMMENT: If you know your masters are gutless then what's to stop you running rampant?
Brian Rudman: Deal of century could burn ratepayers
COMMENT: Secrecy shrouds sale of ex-council HQ.
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Cockroaches, pests, other filthy finds at Auckland eateries
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Ratepayers shell out for Auckland Transport's 'influencers'
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Auckland Council dismissed installing a pipe to drain the lake, which would cost millions.
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Never doubt Mark Thomas: Perennial candidate throws hat in ring again
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Andrew Bayly: Behemoth AT driving down wrong track
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Call to boycott bylaw: Freedom camping sites increase from 14 to 107
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