Wayne Brown hauls in transport bosses over train 'omnishambles'
Commuters on four lines faced multiple cancellations and delayed trips.
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AT building 28 pedestrian crossings on a single project
Mayor Wayne Brown says AT has "lost the plot" on crossing costs.
Simon Wilson: Summer stupidity, Nimbys and Simeon Brown
OPINION: Officials, residents and politicians have all said stupid things this summer.
Wayne Brown’s frustration: Fuel tax gone, AT repeating mistakes
Auckland's mayor is facing a new set of troubles, including a pedestrian crossing saga.
No cycleways, no light rail - Simeon Brown outlines plans for new Auckland harbour crossing
Auckland and Transport Minister Simeon Brown opens up on plans for the big city.
Wayne Brown rules out rates rise to fund Auckland transport projects
It comes after the new Govt announced it will end Auckland's fuel tax on June 30.
Mayor Brown disturbed by AT's failure to rebuild Meola Rd - AT boss dodges questions
Dean Kimpton refused to answer queries over the failure, insisting on written questions.
‘Living nightmare’: Neighbour on AT's pedestrian crossing debacle
My house and driveway have suffered cracks from heavy vehicles, says Nina Kristensen.
‘Temporary cash deficit’: Auckland Council set to approve $130 million bailout of Watercare
Auckland floods and Ōrākei sewer collapse among reasons for the deficit.
Richard Prebble: Wellington City needs its own Wayne Brown
OPINION: Giving the city taxpayers’ money would only reward reckless behaviour.
'You don’t mark your own homework': Auckland Council and mayor under fire over flood review snub
Former police commissioner Mike Bush has not been invited back to review his flood report.
AT says 'excessive noise' to blame for new pedestrian crossing being ripped up
'Somebody needs to take responsibility and be fired,' says one Three Kings resident.
'They make them. We break them': Crossing designed to last 40yrs ripped up after just one
Apart from the cost of putting it in, what's it costing to remove, says a local.
Pedestrian crossings are cheap to build in Wellington, why do they cost a fortune in Auckland?
"That is not gold plated" - AT boss Dean Kimpton defends $490,000 pedestrian crossing.
Simon Wilson: Light rail is dead, but Auckland still needs better transport and revenue reform
OPINION: Light rail is dead but Auckland needs a transport plan and funds to pay for it.
Auckland’s long-running stadium debate has a new game plan
There's a glimmer of hope to resolve the stadium merry-go-round.
Auckland Mayor's long term plan Christmas wish list: 'Just everyone being rational'
The mayor says things can't be fixed by doing what council has done in the past.
Simon Wilson: The Toyota Corolla principle of planning
OPINION: After the ferry cancellation, how will we plan better infrastructure?
From Gore showdown to Wayne Brown, council winners and losers
Local Government ends 2023 worse for wear but there is some hope.
Watch: Wayne Brown claims Auckland property owners 'blackmailers' over coastal walk
Brown's fiery clash with property owners caught on camera.
'A stupid number': Mayor Brown rejects $56 billion plan for second harbour crossing
The 'preferred option' listed involved two underwater tunnels.
‘If they p*** me off, they won’t last’: Wayne Brown takes swipe at 'nonsense' govt rules
He's also 'fed up with nonsense' that stops Auckland Council setting parking fines.
Auckland councillors approve new 10-year budget for public consultation
The budget includes $5.5b for road renewals over the next decade.
Wayne Brown tables 10-year budget proposal with 7.5 per cent rates rise
Selling a long-term lease for the Port of Auckland business is included in the budget.
Simon Wilson: Wayne Brown's big day - will 'radical' budget draft see light of day?
OPINION: In Auckland's new budget debate, will some councillors just say no to everything?
Simon Wilson: Parking panic and the oddly obstructive Heart of the City
OPINION: Why is there such a desperate campaign to save the underused Downtown car park?
Letters: We need more people to solve our infrastructure problems
OPINION: Where are the workers to satisfy our desire for 'First-World' infrastructure?
City Rail Link set to cost Auckland ratepayers $220m a year to operate from 2026
Interest is the biggest cost at $160m a year.
Simeon Brown can't say when Auckland regional fuel tax will be scrapped
In Opposition, Brown said the tax should be scrapped to help struggling Kiwis.
Allegations of blackmail over North Shore walkway stoush
Owners have erected a fence on walkway because of dispute with Auckland Council.
Auckland Council finance boss resigns
Peter Gudsell follows Wayne Brown's top communications adviser in quitting the council.
Mayor's new transport plans: Never pay more than $50 a week for buses, trains and ferries
Mayor Wayne Brown reveals new plans and tough budget cuts for transport in Auckland.
Auckland mayor's plan to replace North Harbour Stadium with smaller venue
A small stadium would be the kiss of death for North Harbour, says councillor John Watson.
Mayor wants to sell lease in Port of Auckland and invest proceeds into $4b fund
Wayne Brown is also proposing a rates increase of 7.5 per cent for households next year.