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Simon Wilson: Why I’m still not convinced by Wayne Brown
OPINION: The mayor promised to 'fix Auckland' but where's the evidence for it?

‘Golden opportunity missed’: Why Auckland’s America’s Cup hopes sank without Govt backing
Team NZ needed $150 million, with half expected from Government support.

'How's the family, Wayne': Security boosted at mayor's home after threatening messages
Security car on watch, CCTV to be installed after "disconcerting" Western Springs posts.

‘Changing the city’, cleaning up the beaches: the wastewater tunnel boring machine breaks through
The Central Interceptor sewage tunnelling machine has got to the end of the line.

‘Burden on ratepayers’: Fewer people go to Western Springs than their corner dairy - Mayor
Save Our Speedway advocate Jason Jones cast doubts on Brown's crowd numbers.

‘Something is not right’: Auckland water project cost blows out from $420m to $1.1b
The price represents good value for Aucklanders, says Watercare boss.

Richard Harman: Power struggle defines Auckland-Wellington relations
Project Auckland: Under Brown, the council has clawed some power back from Wellington.

Watercare reveals $13.8b plan for Auckland infrastructure overhaul
Watercare unveils its more-than- 1000-project business plan.

Letters: Eden Park freebies erode trust; Peters shifts blame
OPINION: 'Twenty-five tickets a year for one councillor doesn't inspire confidence.'

Opinion: Sorry Auckland Council, a bed tax won't help awaken Auckland's events strategy
OPINION: Auckland is on the wrong path when it comes to attracting events.

Simon Wilson: $150b shock – Council v Govt on big Auckland projects
Opinion: Three big surprises came with Auckland Council's infrastructure announcement.

Simon Wilson’s Love this City: Strawberry fair, transport fares and Phil Goff’s future
OPINION: There are zero rumours that Goff would run again for mayor. But imagine it...

Auckland gets ‘remarkable’ $10m gift from family of influential nurseryman
The 5.6ha of land has a forest of kauri trees bred from Tāne Mahuta, NZ's largest tree.

Short showers, limit sprinklers: Auckland on drought alert, water saving encouraged
The region's dams are lower than normal, prompting Watercare to activate plans.

Simon Wilson: Culture wars – Inside the battle of St James
OPINION: Which councillor said sector 'absolutely loaded with dough' should fix theatre?

Mayoral races heat up: Can Whanau and Brown get a second term?
First-term mayors in our biggest cities have all confirmed they're up for round two.

Simon Wilson: Mayor fought for street upgrade but now wants to stop it. What’s going on?
OPINION: Why is Wayne Brown ranting against a cycleway in the city?

Mayoral challenge? Desley Simpson testing Wayne Brown’s patience, insiders say
Simpson says she's not interested in intrigue by alleged insiders.

Cecilia Robinson: Why Wayne Brown should step aside for Auckland’s future
OPINION: Brown, 78, has tackled Auckland's financial challenges effectively.

Simon Wilson: Inside Wayne Brown’s bid for re-election
The big announcement happened on a humid afternoon at the Royal NZ Yacht Squadron

'Back me to finish the job': Wayne Brown announces re-election bid for Auckland Mayor
Let me finish the job: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown announces plans for a second term