Simon Wilson: Big plans and bigger problems for transport in Auckland
OPINION: Simon Wilson on transport agreements, disagreements and the truly "farcical".
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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.
Mayor threatens demolition of St James if restoration doesn't start soon
Auckland Council's $15m restoration grant expires on June 30 next year.
$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.
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.
Wayne Brown’s comms boss apologises for release of abusive emails
It was a mistake not to remove insulting material in the emails, said Max Hardy.
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says parking fines should be at least $100
The mayor also suggests people who use mobility parks without a permit deserve a penalty.
Auckland households face extra $700-$1000 in rates, water bills
Households could have to pay $1000 more over two years.
Simon Wilson: Brown gets his budget, AT staff get an apology
OPINION: Auckland Council has passed its annual budget, in both triumph and bitterness.
Mayor Wayne Brown’s $300k bill with top law firm
It can be revealed some of the legal advice was on the damning Auckland flood review.
Wayne Brown lands first budget, selling fewer airport shares and higher rates
Talks were 'tough, really tough', said Shane Henderson, who was seen with head in hands.
'Most challenging in history': Auckland Council agrees to sell partial stake in airport
The vote passed 14 to 6 and will see millions of dollars of debt paid down.
Auckland councillors vote down alternative budget plan
Lot Fuli's alternative budget holds rates down and keeps the airport shares.
Opinion: KitKats and pies keep the wheels turning at all-day council budget meeting
Opinion: The biggest surprise of the day was Wayne Walker's airport share bonanza.
Auckland councillors leave all-day meeting, no decision on selling airport shares
'We do not need to own an asset that is not washing your face,' one councillor said.
Bloc of councillors to oppose airport shares sale, hold rates at inflation
Wayne Walker says the shares are in the estate of his late father.