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PM not interested in 'throwing stones' over party central
As MPs and the Auckland Regional Couincil butt heads over plans for "party central" on the city's Queens Wharf, John Key says he wants constructive discussions.
Party central focus shifts to Viaduct
The $32m Viaduct Events Centre under construction is being put forward as an alternative "party central" for the RWC.
McCully vents over 'embarrassing' party central debacle
Rugby World Cup Minister Murray McCully has vented his frustration at the ARC's U-turn over the development of Queens Wharf.
'Party Central' may need to move - Key
The Prime Minister says he cannot see how the council could afford to restore a 98-year-old cargo shed.
Auckland platform woes can be fixed - ARTA
A rail platform which won't be long enough for new three-car units to be used from 2013 can be extended in the future.
ARC boss furious new rail platform too short for trains
Auckland rail officials have been accused of "incompetence on a grand scale" for building a platform too short for the trains it will serve.
Sun sets on rugby party central
John Key's dream of turning Queens Wharf into "party central" for the Rugby World Cup is in tatters following a political impasse between the Govt and the ARC.
<i>Brian Rudman</i>: Now it's two party zones? What a waste
It's time John Key put the dummy back in Murray McCully's mouth and sent him to the Chris Carter home for over-stressed politicians.
ARC votes to keep Queens Wharf shed for 'party central'
The ARC, co-owner of Queens Wharf, has voted to keep one of the wharf sheds as a Rugby World Cup "party central" venue, alongside the Govt's temporary Cup structure dubbed the "slug".
Sea slugs returning to Auckland beaches
The toxic sea slugs which sparked health warnings at Auckland beaches last year appear to be on their way back.