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<i>Ron Carter:</i> Our city's road to global significance
The key to a Super City is making a successful start and building on it, says Sir Ron Carter.
Boris' plan for London
The Mayor of London says shared spaces in a city must be planned well if they are to be effective.
<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Powerful potential in getting it right
Auckland City's interim chief executive Doug McKay is drawing inspiration from global experts, writes Fran O'Sullivan.
<i>Graeme Hunt:</i> Anchors group seeks to add might to Super City
Big enterprises want to have a say in shaping city's future, writes Graeme Hunt.
Local taken out of local government
Auckland needs a Super City it can support, says Labour's Phil Goff.
<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> A stellar line up of local leaders
The Government has done well in its selection for premier Council Controlled Organisation roles in the new Super City, writes Fran O'Sullivan.
Tangible benefits from the outset
How will Prime Minister John Key measure the success of the Super City?
Love thy neighbour? Auckland's noisiest streets revealed
A number of suburban streets gave the CBD a run for its money in the noise stakes.
Singing mayor aims for World Cup duet
Manukau's singing, rapping mayor, Len Brown, wants to take on the national anthem at Eden Park during the Rugby World Cup.
'Eyesore' house irks neighbours
A heavily tagged, unoccupied house in west Auckland has infuriated neighbours and exposed loopholes in council rules.