PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonTen things to know about Auckland Transport before council takes the wheelOPINION: Inside the latest news about council and other goings-on in Auckland.05 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonIt drives me crazy: Five questions that Auckland’s new transport setup doesn’t answerOpinion: Local decision-making good, Government over-reach bad: the new transport plan.05 Sep 04:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Maurice Williamson, Greta Thunberg and the battle for Howick OPINION: The veteran politician knows how to warm up an audience, but can he do maths?02 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne Gibson'Miscommunication' in update on 56-level Seascape apartment tower: Property InsiderAs a new builder is set to sign the contract to complete, the developer clarifies facts.01 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon Wilson'Complete rubbish': Mayor blasts councillor's comments on Auckland housing plan 'Planning by firing squad' and 'a gun to the head of the city' are a sample of reactions.29 Aug 02:41 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland's big debate: Why we're planning for 2 million homesOPINION: The new housing rules and news from the election campaigns under way in Auckland.22 Aug 05:00 PM
AucklandRural rates revolt: Anger mounts over 'staggering' increases A Facebook page against the hikes has attracted nearly 1000 members.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDensity rules to be scrapped for hundreds of thousands of Auckland homes'Special character' designation will also disappear in parts of the city under a new plan.18 Aug 06:09 AM
New Zealand'Misinformation causing a lot of stress': The row over future of Takapuna Golf CourseGolf club wants a tunnel under the motorway and a 13m deep canal. Council and NZTA say no.17 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSexism in council? Tears, a resignation and Mayor Wayne Brown’s orgasm jokeClaims female councillors silenced amid 'laddish' climate and crass humour.15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland Council meeting attendance: Who showed up, who didn't and who bailed earlySee the attendance records for every Auckland councillor over the last three years.14 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Enough with the hand-wringing, here's how to help Auckland prosperOPINION: Fresh thinking, a spot of courage and a good plan - what else does Auckland need?12 Aug 05:00 PM
AucklandWayne Brown urges Govt to reconsider bed levy amid 'grim' Akl economy dataAuckland's unemployment rate has hit 6.1% and is the highest in New Zealand.12 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailDragonboat Restaurant goes into liquidation owing $1.4mAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown used the location for a March promotional video.11 Aug 06:00 AM
Infrastructure report'A great example': How asset recycling transformed AucklandGetting better at communication is a crucial part of successful asset recycling04 Aug 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisSimon WilsonVote for me, vote for my ticket: Wayne Brown's big election playAnalysis: Wayne Brown doesn't want just to win, he wants a council he can control. 03 Aug 05:00 PM
AnalysisBernard Orsman'Exceptionally good': Wayne Brown's team targets council seatsANALYSIS: Twelve candidates are running for the mayoralty, down from 23 in 2022.01 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonA councillor in Fiji, another in hospital, and Wayne Brown's 'inappropriate' jokeOpinion: Council attendance, bargaining for the city, elections, Panmure and the St James.01 Aug 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Out of Auckland every chance he can get’: Rival hits out at mayor in attendance spatMayor Wayne Brown criticised councillors for missing in-person meetings.31 Jul 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Just not good enough': Wayne Brown lashes out at councillors for meeting no-showsMayor Brown criticised councillors for missing in-person meetings.31 Jul 04:46 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: In defence of Auckland's urban designersOPINION: Chris Bishop wants councils to stop trying to win design awards. But why? 29 Jul 05:00 PM
AucklandMayor's chief of staff quits amid $560k liquidation controversy The sole creditor was Inland Revenue, owed $559,739. 29 Jul 03:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonHelipads in Westmere, dogs in Three Kings and the soils of PukekoheOPINION: What's fabulous and what's frustrating in and around Auckland Council right now? 26 Jul 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBillion-dollar view? City showdown looms over tall buildings v volcanoesMinister Chris Bishop is pushing Auckland Council to allow faster development.25 Jul 05:00 PM
Auckland'Financial ruins': Mayoral staffer's $560k company collapse under fireLiquidators reported the company had no assets and owed $559,739 to Inland Revenue.22 Jul 12:20 AM
AucklandAuckland Council boss probes mayoral executive's company liquidation owing $560k to IRDMayor Wayne Brown requested chief executive Phil Wilson to investigate.21 Jul 12:19 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon Wilson'Courage is contagious': The return of the Rainbow Warrior and other Auckland news Opinion: Love this City looks at Auckland Council and other city news of the week. 11 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandMayor learned of billionaires' arena project collapse while holidaying in FijiWayne Brown was in Fiji when the Auckland Arena backers withdrew.09 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouncil reform: The Wayne Brown way has arrivedAuckland Council has a new development office and has taken direct control of planning.06 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLove this City: The wind in Luxon’s hair, better housing and more dogs, roads and Matariki magic Opinion: Goings on at Auckland Council and other highlights of the week. 04 Jul 05:00 PM
Banking and financeWatercare secures $3.4b debt facility, largest for NZ corporateSecuring the bank debt marks Watercare's financial independence.30 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhere did 8000 passengers go? The latest forecasts for $5.5b City Rail LinkThe initial capacity is lower than earlier forecasts of 27,000 passengers.27 Jun 05:51 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Wayne Brown should stop redesigning bus routesOPINION: Auckland's mayor seems to be trying to take over bus-route planning. 24 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson's Love this City: Dogs, dogs, dogs! (and cheaper public transport)Opinion: The council's new plans for dog walking are coming to a showdown.20 Jun 05:00 PM
