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.
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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.
Auckland rates and water bills could rise to $5000 a year if airport shares not sold
No one wants higher rates, says Mayor Wayne Brown.
Transport Minister’s wife has separate interest in Auckland Airport
Julie Fairey is expected to vote against the sale of the council's airport shares.
Simon Wilson: Rates or a shares sale? Wayne Brown’s big budget showdown
OPINION: With two days to go, Wayne Brown is running out of time to get his budget passed.
Konei founder: Economic development cuts will make outcomes worse for community
Manawa Udy says business is essential to help Māori and Pasifika thrive in Aotearoa.
Wayne Brown blames abusive emails to councillors on 'excited' staff
Staff blamed for acting in a 'fit of excitement'.
Mayor Wayne Brown’s threats 'not the Pacific way'
Councillor Alf Filipaina says ultimatum runs counter to the values of Pacific people.
‘Sign of desperation’: Councillors respond after mayor forwards abusive emails
Brown is fighting for his budget but councillors say they're not impressed.
Simon Wilson: Villain or buffoon? Wayne Brown’s budget has fallen apart
OPINION: The Mayor doesn't have enough support for his budget, or any idea what to do now.
Wayne Brown’s media ban attempt for council budget speech an ‘insult to voters’
Media Freedom Council calls mayor's exclusion of certain media outlets 'unacceptable'.
Wayne Brown takes pot shots at councillors during shambolic meeting
The mayor continues to dig a hole for himself, says councillor Mike Lee.
'Last to leave, turn the lights off,’ Auckland Mayor presents budget proposal at chaotic press conference
Household rates will rise by the rate of inflation - 6.7 per cent.
Wayne Brown says it’s a ‘close call’ but support lacking to sell council’s airport shares
Brown has threatened to reinstate deep cuts if the share sale does not proceed.
Wayne Brown condemns ‘Labour MPs in waiting’ for not supporting airport shares sale
Only 4 per cent of Aucklanders want higher rates, says Brown.
Crash landing? Mayor Wayne Brown short of votes to sell Auckland Airport shares
Labour councillors Shane Henderson and Richard Hills may vote to sell.
Hundreds more job cuts at Auckland Council
The PSA says a cost of living crisis is not the time to be cutting jobs.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown attending climate conference in South Korea next week
Brown and Cr Richard Hills will be away for four days.
Council budget cuts: South Auckland leader weeps at loss of funding helping 60,000 poor kids
Matt Winiata said there would be no funding for the programme.
Auckland Transport vows to change its tarnished image
AT's acting chairman says they are suffering from a serious lack of trust.
Opinion: Five ways for Auckland Council to raise more money and to spend it better
Simon Wilson: Some ideas that might help the mayor's new budget plan.
400 jobs to go as Auckland mayor works to fill council budget hole
This is not the way to treat loyal workers whose livelihoods are at stake, says union.
Wayne Brown defiant on selling airport shares
Brown says it could be the only option to save more services from budget cuts.
'Gaping hole': Auckland households face $560 a year more in rates, water bills and storm costs
Wayne Brown can't say at this stage how low he can keep rates.
Council funding shortfall blows out to $375m including flood costs; rates could rise 22.5pc
This year's budget is the most challenging under the Super City.