Editorial: Here is Wayne Brown's opportunity to 'fix Auckland'
OPINION: Challenge or opportunity? The rubber is about to meet the road.
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AT boss on three hour waits at carparks; future of cycleways and bus lanes
Dean Kimpton talks car park mayhem, missing cyclists, tough budgets and customer delight.
‘Chickens coming home to roost’: Rates rises, axed cycle lanes in Mayor Brown's 10-year budget
'The decisions of the past have determined our current budgetary woes.'
Chaos and abuse in Auckland Council’s Downtown Car Park debate
Mayor Wayne Brown locks horns with opponents over the future of a prime waterfront asset.
'Inexcusable': Auckland Council’s secret seven-figure payout labelled a disgrace
'Confidentiality clauses should not be used to shield the council from embarrassment.'
Simon Wilson: What Wayne Brown got right - and wrong - about congestion on Auckland roads
OPINION: Wayne Brown's ideas about traffic congestion are good but could be far better.
Cheaper to build a house in Auckland than a $470k pedestrian crossing
Mayor Wayne Brown says the costs are unjustifiable.
Congestion charging: All you need to know, including what's in the latest plans
Mayor Wayne Brown has floated a $5 charge on busy motorways to beat congestion.
Auckland congestion charges given green light
Lack of public transport is a penalty and a blunt penalty, said Cr Wayne Walker.
Wayne Brown reveals which motorists could avoid paying $5 motorway congestion charge
Schoolchildren should have choices other than the motorway, says Wayne Brown.
Wayne Brown wants new Government to review earthquake strengthening rules for the city
Brown says there are rules for earthquakes but not volcanoes in Auckland.
Simon Wilson: Ready for the Steven Joyce and Wayne Brown Roadshow?
OPINION: Some suggestions for the new Government on fixing Auckland, including car parks.
AT issues four apologies in turbulent week, the latest to Mayor Wayne Brown
The mayoral office was not impressed with the assumptions made by AT.
AT backs down and keeps car parks on K Rd after outrage from businesses and criticism from mayor
It's 'just arrogance' on the part of AT, says a senior council officer.
Wayne Brown takes AT to task over removal of K Rd car parks
Stop trashing AT's improving image, Brown told AT chief executive Dean Kimpton.
K Rd businesses fearful after AT proceeds with removing last remaining car parks
You take away our parking, you take away our customers, says one retailer.
Car parks removed on K Rd despite calls from Wayne Brown for a rethink
The new parking signs are already turning away customers, say worried businesses.
‘Incredibly frustrating’: How a $1m Queen St pedestrianisation project ballooned to $12m
'We could do a lot more ... without having to do massive infrastructure,' Swarbrick said.
Ratepayers the winners in Auckland port user price hikes, says Mayor Wayne Brown
There's now pressure on the port to deliver bang for the bucks regarding efficiency.
Mayor Wayne Brown proposes slashing number of Auckland local boards
Mayor looking closely at parts of council that have been unchanged in 13 years.
Simon Wilson: Welcome to Auckland - it’s not what you may have thought
OPINION: The election has thrown some new realities of Auckland into sharp relief.
‘Auckland knows best’: Mayor Wayne Brown’s letter to the new Government
Auckland sends 40 per cent of taxes to Wellington but gets less back, says Brown.
Auckland port’s boss tells councillors of 'premium import' future
Port of Auckland wants to be the "premium" port but it won't be halving its emissions.
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.
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.