$10.9m estimate for shared paved area is more than bigger city projects have cost.

Auckland's council employees are showing more interest in joining trade unions because they are worried about jobs in the new Super City.

Auckland voters are expecting rates hikes as a result of the Supercity restructure - with many bracing for major cost blowouts.

Creating an 800m public promenade along Auckland's Quay St has been suggested as an alternative to "party central" plans for Queens Wharf.

A long spell of dry weather is likely to lead to more fire bans being put in place.

Visitors to the Coromandel say a $40 fine for freedom campers will do little to deter those who choose to doss down in beach carparks.

Voters have expressed a lack of enthusiasm for the two declared candidates in this year's Auckland Supercity mayoral race.

The owner of a seaside stall that locals accuse of spoiling pristine Cathedral Cove says tourists are relieved to see him at the end of a long, hot walk.

Residents and holidaymakers are appalled by a DoC-approved icecream stall operating at Coromandel's Cathedral Cove.