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Super City will cut water costs - Hide
Aucklanders on the whole are set to pay less for their water under the new Super City council, Rodney Hide says.
<i>Anne Gibson:</i> Nervous wait for convention centre bids
Five Auckland bids to build the country's only international convention and exhibition centre are in the spotlight; the Government has to pick one, writes Anne Gibson.
<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?
<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>Rodney Hide</i>: Our objective is to make Auckland a greater place
Local Government Minister and Act Party leader Rodney Hide shares his vision for the new Super City.
<i>Michael Barnett:</i> Short term wins needed to realise Auckland's promise
What will the priorities and possibilities be for our new Super City and how will it deliver on its potential, asks Michael Barnett
<i>Brian Rudman</i>: 'First, do no harm' an apt mantra for Super City leaders
Auckland's new masters have been handed a conundrum which will take longer than a single term to master.
Super City directors' fees $2.3m
Aucklanders will pay about $2.3m a year for unelected directors to run most of the Super City services.
<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.
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.