COMMENT: We don't need baubles and ratepayer money used for anything but the essentials.

Meanwhile Lauren Southern says the controversy is bringing people together.

An anti-immigration group has invited the Australian One Nation leader here.

Tram option is the third big change in as many weeks to a $10b programme.

The Taxpayers' Union has published a blueprint it says will slash council spending.

Auckland's Wynyard Quarter is making big strides to a swanky waterfront neighbourhood.

COMMENT: This process has shone a light on how dysfunctional councils can be.

Plans to expand the City Rail Link have been agreed upon by Auckland Council.

Auck Tourism, Events and Economic Development spent $89k in entertainment costs last year.

Urgent hearing planned for Monday won't happen, further hearing scheduled for next month.

COMMENT: Manukau Bus Station proposal, for all its short-comings, is a glimmer of hope.

Digging has finally started under Lower Queen St as politicians endorse expanded scheme.

New projections reveal CRL as planned won't be big enough so they want to fix that now.

More than 500 Auckland homeless have been helped into homes by a new programme.

Numerous Aucklanders have been left frustrated by their experiences with Quotable Value.

COMMENT: Are we daring enough to build that giant pou on Bastion Point?

Poll finds 91 per cent in favour of charity event at Eden Park.

Ngāti Whātua leader says it was an "error" to seek funding before gaining tribal backing.

Dominion Road's Albert-Eden Local Board office is latest building deemed earthquake prone.

"He really loved his whānau."

An Auckland woman has found those early collectors are breaking council rules.

Pro-free-speech group suing Auckland's mayor over controversial speakers' ban.

Council buildings in Grey Lynn and Ponsonby the latest to be yellow-stickered.

More than 5000 home owners who objected to their latest valuations were left waiting.

COMMENT: How many iconic symbols does Auckland really need?

Lauren Southern and Stefan Molyneux were banned from using council-owned venues.

"Nobody should have to live with s*** all around their house."

The hotel sector says it is being unfairly targeted by taxes.

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.