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Inquiry into ways for councils to raise money
Local government body welcomes probe into ways to finance projects other than via rates.
Local government body welcomes probe into ways to finance projects other than via rates.
A 50-metre statue at Bastion Point could be a masterpiece, readers say.
Goff puts Donald Trump in a different category to Southern and Molyneux.
Giant Bastion Pt statue could rival New York's Statue of Liberty and Rio's Christ statue.
COMMENT: Since when were Auckland town halls closed to "divisive" events?
The Queen St lighting project could be launched during Art Week or Diwali.
COMMENT: It's amazing how quickly people have responded to the Free Speech Coalition.
Are food trucks and trailers still profitable business model? Vendors weigh in.
Council ponders carpark ownership
Left-wing commentator Chris Trotter among those who want to take council to court.
Auckland golf course sale opportunities pondered
COMMENT: Planning control not enough to ensure good marina land uses.
Many Aucklanders will get rates rise of less than 2.5 per cent, other will pay more.
Davidson says she will not be cowed into silence by death threats.
Views split on potential toilet tax.
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says no decisions have been made about a possible toilet tax.
EDITORIAL: Clearly the council intends its fuel levy to be a continuing source of revenue.
Takapuna golf course could be carved up for golf, parkland and housing.
One week before submissions close, those in favour far out-weigh those against the event
Plans for wharf site include new community with homes, cafes, retail and public space.
Tough charges brought against roadside rubbish dumpers.
"Affordable" homes on the market under Kiwibuild would be out of reach for many - study.
The man behind the marina buy-up says public access will improve - not get worse.
Light displays will take place every Friday and Saturday for the next three weeks.
Parents have let rip on hazards facing the foot or pedal power school commute.
There's a citizens' revolt over Auckland Council selling marina land.
Safety, public transport and freight are the Government's new transport priorities.
Aucklanders are filling up on cut-price petrol before Sunday's big fuel tax increase.
The budget clears the path for petrol prices to rise by 11.5c a litre from Sunday.