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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.

Mayors back away from pricey design
Leaders say a good job on 'party central' preferable to $100m option.

Ratepayers to cover $40m Eden Park shortfall
Aucklanders are having to underwrite a $40m shortfall for the Eden Park upgrade because the park's guardians cannot make a financial contribution.

King's ransom for Queens Wharf
The Govt's $100m proposal for Queens Wharf is dominated by a "long house" that will serve as a cruise-ship terminal and multi-purpose public space.

Poll shows Supercity distrust
An Auckland Supercity is less than a year away but, given the chance, most residents would call the whole thing off.

Cyclone disrupts ARC chief's rat-killing mission
ARC chairman Mike Lee could have some explaining to do next time he visits the city library, after leaving three of its books on a deserted Pacific island.

Auckland landmarks offered to iwi in Treaty deal
Ownership of landmark volcanic cones in Auckland has been offered to iwi as part of a new Treaty deal aimed at breaking the settlement paralysis in the region.

Newmarket station bottle store approved despite objections
A bottle store has opened next to the Newmarket Railway Station despite objections from residents of nearby apartments.

Community groups unite to lobby Super City
Organisations discussing how 'social policy forum' will work best.

City night market needs an owner
Auckland City Council is looking for someone to own and run a new night market in the city.