Simon Bridges says NZ wasn't ready for a Māori PM: 'I didn’t think enough about race relations'
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Inside Auckland’s train month of hell: Former transport boss's ‘incredulous’ texts to Mayor's office, AT exec confusion
'KiwiRail IT can just login to safety critical signaling system, and muck around.'
Financial case has not been made to lease Port of Auckland, says economist
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown agreed to commission the report after requests by councillors.
PM, Auckland Mayor reveal how much Watercare bills will rise
This is the first deal struck under the new Local Water Done Well programme.
Business Hub: new Naylor Love chief executive Bruno Goedeke
'After a few weeks, we decided we needed to move' - Goedeke on coming to NZ.
'Understandably unsettling': Auckland Council boss axes 14 top jobs, including execs
The senior executive team has been cut from nine to seven roles as part of a $4m saving.
CTE, Lachie Jones inquest and Princess Charlotte's birthday | Focus Morning Bulletin May 3, 2024
NZ's first case of an international sporting rep diagnosed with CTE, Lachie Jones inquest and Princess Charlotte turns nine in the latest NZ Herald headlines.
'Concerning': What areas have been hit hardest by Auckland's mass bin removal
'It’s concerning when they’re removed more in our area than other areas.'
Aucklander convicted of tax charges wins right to build beside heritage-protected boat sheds
Ōrākei Local Board was unsuccessful in getting the plan publicly notified.
Ferry service to be trialled following Wynyard Quarter crossing bridge closure
Ferries will not replicate bridge's capacity, says Eke Panuku.
Auckland councillors considering solutions to avoid water bills rising by 25 per cent
Wayne Brown is confident a solution will be found.
‘Reputational issue for Auckland’: Deputy Mayor fires up over broken bridge
Water taxis are being considered as a trial as Wynyard bridge repairs take months.
Wayne Brown’s massive Auckland budget problems - Simon Wilson
Opinion: Does the Auckland mayor have enough council support for his spending plans?
Eden Park expected to be crowned Auckland’s main stadium at formal vote next month
Auckland Council has no money for Eden Park's multimillion-dollar upgrade.
City Gardens Apartments no longer deemed a dangerous building
'Good outcome' as no owners forced to leave the tower, after being on notice last week.
Record number of Aucklanders make Long-Term Plan submissions
The council's Governing Body will adopt the final Long Term Plan on June 27.
Protected Norfolk Island Pine was felled for more development
The man 'was aware that the removal of the tree would yield more developable land'.
Dog poo dumped in exclusive Auckland suburb at site of removed council bin
Hundreds of rubbish bins are being removed as a cost-cutting measure.
Auckland property developer fined $96k for 'opportunistic' altering of protected tree
The trimming was carried out by a professional tree contractor with 15 years experience.
Property Insider: Horse racing grandstand coming down; crane numbers plummet
A grandstand going for apartments but the latest study shows fewer cranes on our horizons.
Auckland Council vs Ranfurly Village over $650k fees - who won?
Arguments for lower fees were based on a Ryman case where amounts were cut by 79 per cent.
Pensioner housing unit sale: 'There's so much more they could have done'
Auckland Council stopped on-selling pensioner flats more than two years ago.
Crime down but homelessness still an issue in Auckland CBD
Police in Auckland say they're focused on ensuring people feel safe coming into the city.
Man working on $1.2b wastewater tunnel trapped underground by steel pole
Watercare give update on man hurt when he became trapped while working underground.
Fate of ‘dangerous’ high-rise apartment block decided by Auckland Council
Residents were threatened with having to leave their homes by Monday.
Callouts for dog attacks on other animals going up
Roaming dogs responsible for more than a thousand attacks on other animals each year.
City Gardens Apartments: Ministry now investigating, barrister says 'don't leave'
'MBIE has yet to decide whether a determination will be made' - spokeswoman.
Lawyer for body corp of Auckland tower facing eviction applies for suspension: ‘The building is safe’
Residents in the building at 76 Albert St were threatened with having to leave by Monday.
Residents of Auckland tower face eviction within days: 'We can’t go back in’
Residents find out tomorrow if they have to leave by Monday.
Councillors block axing of community programmes
Auckland Councillors dig in over Brown's community programme cuts.
Dangerous building notice to evacuate high-rise ‘distressing for residents’
The 16-storey tower is located on Albert St, a block back from Queen St.
Erica Stanford battles council to save North Harbour Stadium
But there are no plans to demolish the Albany stadium, says Tātaki Auckland Unlimited.
'Bullying tactics': Auckland mayoral adviser apologises after LinkedIn outburst
Johnston's language is akin to that of a social media troll, say the two councillors.
Auckland Council inspector accused of accepting more than $58,000 worth of bribes
The man accepted cheques referring to him as 'Inspector Guy', charge sheets allege.