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Eke Panuku challenged over broken Wynyard Quarter footbridge
'Must maintain a direct public access way' - clause in ground lease highlighted.

Wynyard Quarter’s broken footbridge: Eke Panuku looks at temporary water-level pontoon
21 businesses are awaiting Eke Panuku's response, due at the end of the week.

Uncomfortable going for lunch: Stats NZ abandons Auckland CBD office amid safety concerns
Staff have been told there is 'no expectation' to attend the office in-person.

Viv Beck: Time of reckoning for Auckland’s city centre
OPINION: Tensions are growing, and concerns need to be voiced – popular or not.

Use it or lose it: Restaurant legend issues drastic SOS to downtown Auckland diners
'I'm sure I'm not the only one pacing the house at 3am.'

Opinion: Let's bring an end to rough sleeping and begging on Auckland's city streets
OPINION: The city has a chance to end rough sleeping and begging.

Business owner in debt, struggling with health as shop hidden behind CRL dust, dirt, noise
A review of the City Rail Link's hardship fund has provided nothing for Jenni.

Police response to Ferry Building attack lambasted as 'entirely inadequate'
Footage shows victim being punched, kicked and stomped while lying motionless on ground.

Editorial: Leave no one behind in city rebirth
EDITORIAL: Make Auckland's main thoroughfare great again, building back better for all.

Reopening: 'Bitter-sweet' announcement for hospitality
Economic trauma will continue, say some business groups.

'I've never been afraid to speak my mind': Efeso Collins commits to AKL
Efeso Collins tells why he's decided to run with or without Labour's endorsement.

Businesses say they want more financial support should NZ move to Red
Disappointment over lack of financial support if Omicron hits.

Hospitality 'left to die' with exclusion from voucher package - bar owner
The owner of The Shakespeare says hospo is on the brink.

Sigh of relief at Government's economic package for Auckland business
Government economic package is a welcome relief for anxious owners.

Confidence and continuity: Hospitality's plea to Government
Confidence and continuity are what businesses want from the Government on Friday.

Businesses calls for mandatory vaccine passports
Vaccine passports should be mandatory, says business associations.

Auckland CBD retail and hospitality has lost $770m to Covid
Chief executive Viv Beck says that equates to an average of $570,000 per business.

Viv Beck: Vision is one thing - delivering an absurd mess is another
OPINION: 'The debacle on Queen St over the last year is unacceptable.'

NZ hotels struggle through 'peak' summer season
Hotels are limping through summer with average bookings half that of last year.

Queen Street conundrum: Has the Golden Mile lost its lustre?
It's been described as the city's "engine room". What lies ahead for Auckland's main drag?

Barber shops shut in Auckland CBD - 'blame Mayor Goff'
Barber shop directs complaints to Phil Goff after closing three stores.