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Haste 'biggest enemy of heritage'
Structural engineers should work with conservation architects and architectural historians to ensure that no quake-damaged heritage buildings in Christchurch are demolished in haste, a heritage campaigner says.
No desire to bulldoze Christchurch - Brownlee
Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says the focus on heritage buildings after the devastating earthquake in Christchurch is 'unacceptable' at a time when thousands of residents' lives have been disrupted.
James Griffin: Tips for the wannabe glorious
As much as we hate to admit it, I suppose we have to face the inevitability that there will be a general election this year. I mean they've even announced a date and everything, so I guess there's no going back, dang it.
Ombudsman investigates payout to Auckland councillor
The Ombudsman has launched an investigation into whether an Auckland councillor knew she already had another job when she received a redundancy payout of more than $200,000.
<i>Brian Rudman</i>: Tourism icon forgotten in rush to tart up for World Cup
Hundreds of millions of dollars are being spent rebuilding Eden Park.
Streamlined waste disposal for Super City
Aucklanders could be penalised for not recycling as part of a move to streamline how the city's waste is collected.
Hide: Rift proves no place for board
Conflict over funding for Auckland Council's Maori board shows why it should never have been legally required, Local Government Minister Rodney Hide says, after Dr Pita Sharples called for his resignation.
Sharples weighs in on council rift
Maori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples has called for urgent negotiations to repair a growing rift between Auckland Council and its Maori Statutory Board, and blasted Local Government Minister Rodney Hide.
Maori Board chair accuses councillors of 'making stuff up'
False information from councillors is behind a dispute over funding for Auckland's new Maori Statutory Board, its chairman has alleged.
<i>Brian Rudman</i>: Making Queen St a pedestrian mall won't fix tired old hick town look
We need better shop verandas and input from property moguls and their tenants.