Wayne’s world: Simon Wilson and Bernard Orsman rate Mayor Brown’s first year
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown gets an annual ratecard from Bernard Orsman and Simon Wilson.
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Wayne Brown wants National to tweak its water policy to avoid bills rising $50 a fortnight
Water bills could double over four years to $2720 under National, says Brown.
Financial horror show: Auckland Council pencils in sky-high rates and water bills
The gloomy outlook comes hard on the heels of rates and water bill rise this year.
Trams, plans and parking fines: Wayne Brown has some new ideas for Auckland
In an exclusive interview, Auckland mayor Wayne Brown unveils some new plans for the city.
High profile resignation from mayor Wayne Brown’s office
The former TV3 and 1News reporter has resigned after barely six months.
Mayor Brown’s manifesto: 'Wellington needs to stop planning Auckland'
"More of the tax Aucklanders pay should stay in Auckland," Mayor Wayne Brown said.
Simon Wilson: Nonsense with numbers - the Luxon approach to politics
OPINION: Christopher Luxon talks a big numbers game but the reality is very different.
Auckland port workers get $1125 bonus, festivals get private funding
Port of Auckland has celebrated a good financial year with a bonus for unionised staff.
Chief Ombudsman investigating secret plans to privatise Ports of Auckland business arm
Wayne Brown and Phil Goff have both eyed Ports of Auckland for privatisation.
Wayne Brown's Indian business trip, what it will cost ratepayers and where he's going next
He will be meeting with business leaders and major organisations for trade opportunities.
Exclusive details: Auckland Council, Govt to unveil $1b-plus flood buyout
But payouts for multi-million-dollar clifftop mansions could be capped.
Simon Wilson: Big plans and bigger problems for transport in Auckland
OPINION: Simon Wilson on transport agreements, disagreements and the truly "farcical".
Govt releases details on Auckland’s northwestern busway, when work starts
The busway should take priority over other mega dream projects, says Wayne Brown.
Auckland Council pays secret $1.4m fee to consultants for airport shares sale
The council said Flagstaff was not incentivised by the outcome of the share sale.
Auckland Council cut spending on stormwater repairs and maintenance before January floods
Council spending on clearing drains is hopelessly inadequate, says Parnell Business Assn.
Simon Wilson: While Labour and National battle to build roads, the world burns
OPINION: In transport, the major parties are barely talking about the climate at all.
Opinion: Hey Wayne Brown, a harbour bath is just the beginning!
OPINION: Mayor's new plans for Auckland's waterfront could be start of something great.
'It’s a bombing run': War has broken out between Auckland's mayor and the Housing Minister
Relations between Auckland Council and the Government have hit a new low.
'Nobody uses it': Mayor Wayne Brown says North Harbour Stadium could be bulldozed next year
The mayor has jumped the gun on his council's planning processes for stadiums in Auckland.
'Simply not serious': Maritime Union rubbishes Wayne Brown’s waterfront development plans
Brown's plan is a threat to the Auckland economy, says the Maritime Union.
Wayne's Waterworld: Mayor's bold downtown Auckland plans
But will the cars go? Wayne Brown's port plans are big on ideas but short on specifics.
Wayne Brown’s move to cut local boards 'dismantling democracy'
Mayor wants to reduce both the number of councillors and the city’s 21 local boards.
Auckland councillor Mike Lee dumped from Auckland Transport board by colleagues
Wayne Brown denied rewarding Henderson and Darby for supporting his budget.
$100,000 a day: Mayor's horror at council's accounting and law firms bill
Critics say the figures are eye-watering and troubling during a time of budget cuts.
Mayor threatens demolition of St James if restoration doesn't start soon
Auckland Council's $15m restoration grant expires on June 30 next year.
Wayne Brown opposes Govt plans to make Auckland and Northland guinea pigs for water reforms
A draft pricing plan for Auckland and Northland is being kept under wraps.
'You’re the f***ing mayor': Wayne Brown, Leo Molloy's foul-mouthed charity debate
Brown said NZ has a choice at this year's general election 'between cancer and polio'.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown sets record for the Super City’s highest rates increase
Mayor is disappointed at the biggest rates increase.
‘Self-justifying bulls***’: Wayne Brown furious at senior ministers over light rail
'A bombing run' - sponsors 'blindsided' by letter.
Auckland councillors formally approve Mayor Wayne Brown’s first budget - household rates rise by 7.7 per cent
Rates rise overall by 11 per cent, household rates by 7.7 per cent.
Auditor-General says Auckland Council has improved its response to emergencies but still has much work to do
An earlier review found senior leaders underestimated their roles.
'Perfect must not be the enemy of good': Great North Rd finally gets its cycleway
Auckland Transport has approved a controversial street upgrade in Grey Lynn.
Wayne Brown follows up sale of Airport shares with sale of Ports of Auckland
Reports on the sale are landing on Brown's desk within the next fortnight.
Auckland Council boss considering quitting earlier - here’s who may replace him
It's understood governance director Phil Wilson is the frontrunner to become acting CEO.