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Wharf development up in the air
The options for Queen's Wharf are a new design with the "wow factor" or temporarily sprucing it up for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Queens Wharf redesign halted
Auckland Mayor John Banks and Regional Council chairman Mike Lee decide to "go away and have a cup of tea" to consider the future of Queens Wharf.
Queens Wharf design expectations too high, says designer
The Queens Wharf upgrade is a mismatch between expectation set up by the public and what can be reasonably achieved within the budget of $47 million, says one Auckland architect.
Banks ready to scrap wharf plans
Auckland City Mayor John Banks is considering canning the Queens Wharf upgrade
Super City structure revealed but job losses unclear
Council staff employed in planning, policy and strategy are most likely to lose their jobs in the Auckland council amalgamation.
Super City structure to be revealed today
The Auckland Transition Authority will release details of the new Super City's structure to council chief executives today.
ARC chief savages Queens Wharf contest 'flop'
The Queens Wharf design contest is a flop, says Auckland Regional Council chairman Mike Lee.
Bay of Plenty tries to snuff out outdoor smoking
The Western BOP District Council is trying to stop smoking outdoors with a smokefree policy targeting 30 of the district's beaches.
Hide opens door to privatised water deals
The Government is planning to make it easier for private companies to take over water and wastewater services from councils.
Wharf design contest fails to win over public
Design professionals and Aucklanders are unimpressed with the designs for Queens Wharf.