New ZealandAuckland Council finance boss resignsPeter Gudsell follows Wayne Brown's top communications adviser in quitting the council.29 Nov 08:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMayor's new transport plans: Never pay more than $50 a week for buses, trains and ferriesMayor Wayne Brown reveals new plans and tough budget cuts for transport in Auckland.29 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland mayor's plan to replace North Harbour Stadium with smaller venueA small stadium would be the kiss of death for North Harbour, says councillor John Watson.29 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandMayor wants to sell lease in Port of Auckland and invest proceeds into $4b fundWayne Brown is also proposing a rates increase of 7.5 per cent for households next year.28 Nov 06:47 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Here is Wayne Brown's opportunity to 'fix Auckland'OPINION: Challenge or opportunity? The rubber is about to meet the road.28 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAT boss on three hour waits at carparks; future of cycleways and bus lanesDean Kimpton talks car park mayhem, missing cyclists, tough budgets and customer delight.26 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘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.'26 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsChaos and abuse in Auckland Council’s Downtown Car Park debateMayor Wayne Brown locks horns with opponents over the future of a prime waterfront asset.23 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Inexcusable': Auckland Council’s secret seven-figure payout labelled a disgrace'Confidentiality clauses should not be used to shield the council from embarrassment.'23 Nov 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: What Wayne Brown got right - and wrong - about congestion on Auckland roadsOPINION: Wayne Brown's ideas about traffic congestion are good but could be far better.20 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCheaper to build a house in Auckland than a $470k pedestrian crossingMayor Wayne Brown says the costs are unjustifiable.20 Nov 07:12 AM
New ZealandCongestion charging: All you need to know, including what's in the latest plansMayor Wayne Brown has floated a $5 charge on busy motorways to beat congestion.16 Nov 10:37 PM
New ZealandAuckland congestion charges given green lightLack of public transport is a penalty and a blunt penalty, said Cr Wayne Walker.16 Nov 05:05 AM
New ZealandWayne Brown reveals which motorists could avoid paying $5 motorway congestion chargeSchoolchildren should have choices other than the motorway, says Wayne Brown.15 Nov 03:42 AM
New ZealandWayne Brown wants new Government to review earthquake strengthening rules for the cityBrown says there are rules for earthquakes but not volcanoes in Auckland.14 Nov 12:57 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Ready for the Steven Joyce and Wayne Brown Roadshow?OPINION: Some suggestions for the new Government on fixing Auckland, including car parks.13 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAT issues four apologies in turbulent week, the latest to Mayor Wayne BrownThe mayoral office was not impressed with the assumptions made by AT.10 Nov 05:12 AM
New ZealandAT backs down and keeps car parks on K Rd after outrage from businesses and criticism from mayorIt's 'just arrogance' on the part of AT, says a senior council officer.09 Nov 04:43 AM
New ZealandWayne Brown takes AT to task over removal of K Rd car parksStop trashing AT's improving image, Brown told AT chief executive Dean Kimpton.09 Nov 01:15 AM
New ZealandK Rd businesses fearful after AT proceeds with removing last remaining car parksYou take away our parking, you take away our customers, says one retailer.08 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCar parks removed on K Rd despite calls from Wayne Brown for a rethinkThe new parking signs are already turning away customers, say worried businesses.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘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.27 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRatepayers the winners in Auckland port user price hikes, says Mayor Wayne BrownThere's now pressure on the port to deliver bang for the bucks regarding efficiency.19 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandMayor Wayne Brown proposes slashing number of Auckland local boardsMayor looking closely at parts of council that have been unchanged in 13 years.17 Oct 08:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Welcome to Auckland - it’s not what you may have thoughtOPINION: The election has thrown some new realities of Auckland into sharp relief.16 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Auckland knows best’: Mayor Wayne Brown’s letter to the new GovernmentAuckland sends 40 per cent of taxes to Wellington but gets less back, says Brown.14 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland port’s boss tells councillors of 'premium import' futurePort of Auckland wants to be the "premium" port but it won't be halving its emissions.12 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWayne’s world: Simon Wilson and Bernard Orsman rate Mayor Brown’s first yearAuckland mayor Wayne Brown gets an annual ratecard from Bernard Orsman and Simon Wilson.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWayne Brown wants National to tweak its water policy to avoid bills rising $50 a fortnightWater bills could double over four years to $2720 under National, says Brown.06 Oct 02:20 AM
New ZealandFinancial horror show: Auckland Council pencils in sky-high rates and water billsThe gloomy outlook comes hard on the heels of rates and water bill rise this year.28 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTrams, plans and parking fines: Wayne Brown has some new ideas for AucklandIn an exclusive interview, Auckland mayor Wayne Brown unveils some new plans for the city.22 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHigh profile resignation from mayor Wayne Brown’s officeThe former TV3 and 1News reporter has resigned after barely six months.21 Sep 03:48 AM
New ZealandMayor Brown’s manifesto: 'Wellington needs to stop planning Auckland'"More of the tax Aucklanders pay should stay in Auckland," Mayor Wayne Brown said.18 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: Nonsense with numbers - the Luxon approach to politicsOPINION: Christopher Luxon talks a big numbers game but the reality is very different.04 Sep 05:00 PM