Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown on another run, broken bridges and more
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Auckland councillor Kerrin Leoni first out of the blocks to express interest in standing for mayor
Leoni says no women have governed the Super City.
Simon Wilson: What's the difference between Wayne Brown and Tory Whanau?
OPINION: The Auckland and Wellington mayors have more in common than you might think.
Dalton's decision: Wayne Brown says Team NZ boss will decide where next America's Cup is held
Saudi Arabia is the early frontrunner to host the next America's Cup.
Simon Wilson: The shockers for Govt hiding in the Mood of the Boardroom
OPINION: To politicians and business leaders growth is seductive but so are other things.
Big cuts coming to AT: 'Blame the Govt', says mayor
The Government cut $550 million from Auckland transport but the council has another plan.
KiwiRail promises to cut Auckland train delays in time for CRL opening
Improving confidence in Auckland rail is important, says Transport Minister Simeon Brown.
Auckland's controversial overnight parking charges delayed to 'December at earliest'
One CBD resident said the changes would cost at least $11,000 a year.
Letters: Nicola Willis adds insult to injury with pointless WFH order
OPINION: 'It’s easier to fix a problem that doesn't exist than address the ones that do.'
Simon Wilson: Will Simeon Brown's need for speed really help the economy?
Opinion: Here's what the data says about speed limits, economic growth and road safety.
'Kick in the guts': Outrage after rubbish bin graveyard found on Auckland Council lot
The controversial cost-saving plan promised to save ratepayers millions.
Wayne Brown: Build a new harbour bridge, don't waste billions on flawed plan
OPINION: A tunnel in the same location as the current bridge achieves nothing.
Architect pitches new harbour crossing concept to Auckland's mayor
It is estimated the bridge could be built within a decade.
Letters: Health NZ v nurses – what's really up with staffing levels?
OPINION: Also in today's letters – climate policy, speed limits and sentencing reforms.
'Disgraceful': Mayor slams council staff over $263,000 beach stairs bill
Mayor says it doesn't fit the ‘better, faster, cheaper' message he wants at the council.
Mayor Brown's 'free' second harbour bridge may cost billions, expert says
'You’re going to want a little bit more of a bang for your buck, right?'
Opinion: Council’s plan change risks driving up new house prices by 20%
OPINION: Around half of the houses built in Auckland will be affected.
Simon Wilson: It's Luxon's choice – kotahitanga or a destructive race debate
OPINION: The PM showed humanity and leadership at Tūrangawaewae, but now what?
AT board ignores wishes of Mayor Wayne Brown and hands CEO large salary and bonus scheme
The AT board also ignored Brown's wish for a contested recruitment process.
Opinion: Councils don't have a magic money tree - but central govt does
OPINION: Central govt pockets about $300,000 per new home in taxes - for no money down.
Simon Wilson: Wayne Brown calls out construction sector and Govt
OPINION: 'Do you just sign up and take the money?', Auckland Mayor said.
Former National minister Maurice Williamson to be appointed to AT board
Williamson is unashamedly pro-car and pro-roads.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: The PM's right - our mayors and councils are hopelessly out of touch
OPINION: Luxon knew he was picking a fight he was odds-on to win.
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.
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.