Submission on draft transport strategy calls for connections earlier than 2031.

Manukau Mayor Len Brown is calling on the Government to step in and define the roles and functions of local boards on the Auckland Super City authority.

Aspiring politicians for the 19 local boards on the Auckland Super City will have to wait until March for a job description.

Observing the proper spelling of a language is the right thing to do.

Wanganui can be spelled with or without an 'h', the Government ruled today.

Wanganui is to be given its "h" back in a compromise under which Govt agencies will have to follow the new spelling but others will have a choice.

Banks says mayor's call for a lower spending limit is a stunt.

Mark Hotchin has received dispensation to exceed the building coverage and impermeable surface area on his $30m property.

The Auckland City Council is offering the services of its property enterprise board to help dig Ponsonby's failed $250 million Soho project out of a hole.

John Key says he is not interested in seeking an apology from North Shore Mayor Andrew Williams over late night text messages.

North Shore Mayor Andrew Williams has hit back over revelations of his late-night "obnoxious" texts to John Key.