KahuLegal bid based on 'misconception'The Maori Council's legal bid to block the Government's asset sales programme is based on a "misconception" about the Cabinet's role in advancing the plan, Crown lawyers argued in court yesterday.27 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandMayor welcomes house planLabour proposal useful contribution to debate and will be considered, says Brown.26 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandAlarm at rich-list helipad plansNeighbours to discuss rich lister plans for landing pad and flight path in quiet bay.20 Nov 04:30 PM
EconomyHobsonville housing quota reinstatedThe Government has reinstated plans to allocate a percentage of the houses at Hobsonville Point in Auckland as affordable homes priced under $485,000.16 Nov 01:30 AM
New ZealandParking clampdown stallsCouncillors baulk at the prospect of unleashing wardens in public reserves.15 Nov 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Super highway' for cyclistsGrafton Gully cycleway final stage of 15km dedicated trail from Te Atatu to Beach Rd.15 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandMichael Laws defends missed council meetingsWanganui district councillors Clive Solomon and Michael Laws remain habitual non-attenders at council and committee meetings.13 Nov 10:33 PM
New Zealand$14m empty carpark - that you paid forA carparking building in Manukau that cost ratepayers $14 million to build is sitting virtually empty and slashing prices to attract vehicles.12 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandCouncillors run up big billsBoard member caught out by phone plan data cap.10 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandLeaky homes fiasco continuesOnly 12 victims of the $11 billion leaky homes catastrophe have received final payments from a $1 billion Government and local council scheme, raising the ire of experts.06 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionMichael Barnett: When to take action? Now's goodSwitching Auckland Council's focus from debating the big issues facing the city to a culture of solving them with speed and urgency is the big challenge facing Auckland's leaders, says Michael Barnett05 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionWaterfront must have 'wow' factorA stadium won't do justice to lifting Auckland's economy or aspirations to a position as a world city of scale, writes Tony Garnier. It needs an architectural statement beyond the Sydney Opera House.03 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandCoastal town's revoltResidents of a small coastal town are refusing to pay for a $58 million debt that has crippled their local council and left them with the bill.03 Nov 02:32 AM
New ZealandCries of racism, sexism in fiery debate"This sort of male dominance should not be supported by this council." Accusations of racism and sexism surface during an Auckland Council debate.01 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPublic can get a say on brothelPlans for Auckland's first high-rise brothel will move a step closer this month when Wellington's Chow brothers face those opposed to the plan.31 Oct 04:30 PM
