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RWC revellers left out in the cold
The $9.8 million Cloud at the Rugby World Cup "Party Central" in Auckland will host trade displays for New Zealand industries while Cup revellers are left out in the cold. Rather than being a party venue, the opaque-roofed, steel and glass
Nick Regos: Unified rebuild is the way to go
Nick Regos writes on tragedy and the urgent urban planning opportunity it offers.
Michael Laws: I won't be at your meetings
Controversial Councillor Michael Laws is refusing to attend Wanganui District Council committee meetings because he objects to their timing.
Council to pick up $2.9m tab for extra RWC games
Auckland Council has agreed to pick up the $2.9 million tab it will cost to host three additional Rugby World Cup games.
Concern around local involvement as CERA announced
A new department will focus on Christchurch's recovery from its devastating earthquake but concerns are already being raised that locals will not have enough of a say as Wellington bureaucrats make calls on how to go ahead.
Secrecy over extra RWC costs angers councillor
Finance officers accused of withholding information to stifle public debate.