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Govt plans may give fisheries minister extra powers
Amendments to aquaculture legislation may allow the fisheries minister to override regional coastal plans in 'exceptional circumstances'.
<i>Ask Phoebe:</i> Planting flowers on roadside verge isn't allowed - it's council property
Planting flowers on roadside verge isn't allowed - it's council property.
Labour promises big changes to Super City set-up
Labour will return power to local communities under the Super City when it becomes the Government, says leader Phil Goff.
Queens Wharf Red Gates swing open for visitors
Thousands of Aucklanders yesterday marched on to Queens Wharf to mark the opening of the Red Gates on Anzac Day.
Controversy over new logo for Super City
Some say the stylised pohutukawa is similar to the regional parks emblem.
Auckland Super City logo unveiled
The preferred designs for the new Super City logo have been revealed.
Commuters to pay for resurrection of KiwiRail
Auckland commuters will be among the first to be called on to pay more for KiwiRail services under a 10-year turnaround plan.
<i>Alasdair Thompson:</i> Councils' shares move poor value for ratepayers
Stake holdings in Auckland Airport suppress value and opportunity, says Alasdair Thompson.