Sorry Minister, congestion charges not the key to freeing up roads – Simon Wilson
Opinion: Charging motorists more is not the way to get them to drive less.
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Auckland booze crackdown: Supermarket sales end at 9pm, cut-off time for bars
It makes sense to have a local say on where and when alcohol is sold, says Wayne Brown.
Simon Wilson: Mayor makes flogging jokes while Minister hints Wgtn could control Auckland's transport
OPINION: The mayor and the minister do not agree on how to fix Auckland.
Letters: Shot-putter Maddison-Lee Wesche defines Olympic spirit
OPINION: 'The All Blacks looked and played like a group of individuals.'
Opinion: Can congestion charging work for Aucklanders?
OPINION: The vast majority of motorway trips are not heading to or from the city centre.
Wayne Brown's plan to 'dethrone' Auckland Transport in major CCO shake-up
We ask for information from AT and don't get it, says the mayor.
'Covered up': Auckland Council's $315m in 'secret' settlement payouts
Payouts include leaky building claims, employment severance and civil damages disputes.
Letters: Ozempic isn't the answer to New Zealand's obesity problem
OPINION: Also in today's letters – Wayne Brown's road-cone blitz; CrowdStrike meltdown.
Traffic management boss says industry not to blame for road cone mania
We do not charge for road cones, says Traffix managing director Michael Eremin.
Auckland Transport rolls out $50 weekly fare cap
AT users will be charged a maximum $50 a week, regardless of how often they use services.
$50 weekly public transport fare cap introduced in Auckland on Sunday
The fare cap will help with the cost of living, says mayor Wayne Brown.
Brown v Bishop on housing ‘flood’; Mayor’s wharf dream inches closer
Auckland Council versus Government on freeing up land on the outskirts. Who will win?
NZTA urgently investigated safety concerns raised by train bosses against KiwiRail
The operators of the Auckland and Wellington networks wrote to NZTA about their concerns.
Mayor Wayne Brown's 'Biden moment'
The Mayor of Auckland accidentally revealed confidential information during a public meeting, and compared himself to the US president and his forgetfulness. Video / AC
Claire Trevett: PM's Nato trip perfectly timed for US, UK schmoozing
OPINION: There'll be plenty of high-level chat about what Trump 2.0 might bring.
'Butt out, Wellington': Auckland Council votes against higher speed limits
Auckland Council will oppose the Government plan to raise speed limits, but can't stop it.
July 1 financial pain - where you'll be hit in the pocket from Monday
Wayne Brown struck a deal with Simeon Brown for lower water bills.
Simon Wilson: Stanford vs Reti vs Brown - who's doing good government?
OPINION: How much does the National Party care about principles of good government?
Northland outages: Auckland Mayor suggests bolt removal led to pylon fall
'I am making this assessment well before any official investigation,' Brown wrote.
How much your local council gets paid
Pay boss says high performers shouldn't be penalised when others are dragging the chain.
An end to bloated bureaucracy? Auckland Council appoints new executive team
Chief executive Phil Wilson, who took the job last November, makes top-level changes.
Focus: Auckland business owners call for more police
Business owners in Auckland’s CBD are pleading for more cops as safety fears keep customers away. Video / NZHerald
Weekly rates and water now $100 for average household in Auckland Council's 10-year Budget
Doing nothing is changing nothing, says Independent Maori Statutory Board member.
‘Get on with it’: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown urges councillors to get on and pass the budget
The Mayor arrived at the meeting wearing a Coastguard cap saying 'Rescue Auckland'.
Proposed rates rises for Auckland households lower than first proposed
'I’ve proposed the lowest rates increase of any metropolitan council in New Zealand.'
Focus: Auckland Mayor slams CBD parking charges
Wayne Brown has reprimanded Auckland Transport over its 24/7 parking charges. Video / NZHerald
CBD parking, Mt Ruapehu’s future and Lachlan Jones inquest | Focus Morning Bulletin May 14, 2024
Auckland’s Mayor blasts AT over CBD parking charges, Whakapapa skifield’s future and the Lachie Jones inquest in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / TVNZ / NZHerald
Simon Wilson: Parking fees, port plans, speed bumps and the Wynyard bridge
Opinion: Why doesn't Wayne Brown defend the policies he demanded in the first place?
'Poor effort': Mayor blasts AT over CBD parking charges controversy
"You weren't put in there to be an apologist," the mayor tells AT chairman.
Transport Minister backs mayor: AT needs 'greater accountability' after CBD parking hike
Simeon Brown agrees with the mayor over greater accountability from AT.
Editorial: AT will win no friends by making people pay for something that was free
OPINION: Inner-city locals would be right to wonder why they’re being treated differently.
'Massive change': Auckland CBD to be stung with 24/7 parking fees
Plans to charge for CBD parking 24/7 could drive tenants out, hurt businesses: resident.
Editorial: Why Wayne Brown scrapped plans for a Ports of Auckland lease
OPINION: Wayne Brown's decision was driven by a simple equation.
'It's a man's world': Auckland councillor pleads for women’s voice in transport planning
Women have a different life to men, says Angela Dalton.