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Sewage pipe to be kept as monument
One of Auckland's oldest eyesores - the concrete sewer pipeline across Hobson Bay - is to join the city's list of 14,000 historic sites.
How to put your mark on Super City
The task of creating the new Super City council's logo will be left to the public in a competition unveiled today.
Wellington 'imposing' reforms on Auckland
A top Auckland business leader says there is a growing perception that the Super City reforms are being imposed by Wellington.
Councillor apologises for F-bombs at meeting
A veteran councillor has apologised for foul-mouthed outbursts at two members of the public and a fellow official during a meeting.
<i>John Roughan:</i> Less will be more for city's front deck
The powers that be are growing anxious over the lack of inspiring design ideas for Queens Wharf.
Pushing the urban boundaries
Where you'll live, what sort of house you'll have and how much it'll cost will be influenced by reforms that promise more affordable housing.
Treaty deal for 11 volcanic cones signed
Govt ministers co-sign the first of three treaty deals today, settling claims to Tamaki Makaurau. The deal transfers Crown ownership of 11 volcanic cones to Maori.
Auckland iwi poised to become owners of prison land
Two Auckland iwi could become landlords of Paremoremo and Mt Eden Prisons under Treaty deals which will be signed today.