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Akl councillor proposes ban on residential helipads after Mowbray’s $24m home greenlit
Treating helipads the same as cars and bikes is socially destabilising, says Mike Lee.
Letters: Now house prices have fallen, what does that mean for CGT debate?
OPINION: The rise of chatbots and a manipulated internet lead to a disinformed public.
'Gorgeous, beautiful site': Opposition mounts against Westmere helipad plan
Waiheke Island, with 64 helipads, is a lesson for Auckland, says Julie Stout.
'That's their problem': Helipad row heats up in affluent Auckland suburb
Every concern has been addressed, said one supporter of the helipad.
'Every concern addressed': Support for Ali Williams' and Anna Mowbray's helipad plan
One supporter says there is no precedent preventing this helipad from proceeding.
Ali Williams and Anna Mowbray plan to use helicopters during two-hour window while birds feed
A four-day hearing has started into the application, which has drawn 1400 submissions.
What submitters say about Anna Mowbray, Ali Williams' helipad application
All 1397 public submissions are out: 91% or 1277 opposed, 108 supporting, 12 are neutral.
Ali Williams and Anna Mowbray’s planned $24m mansion helipad set for public hearing
A five-day hearing on whether a helipad can be built at the Auckland home is set for May.
Billionaire couple’s seawall dispute at $24m waterfront property
The council ordered the pair to stop any more reclamation of coastal marine area.
One seriously injured after buses collide at Auckland intersection
Two people have been hurt after accident in Westmere.
Friends mourn sudden death of music industry figure, women’s advocate
Tributes flow for passionate champion of same-sex marriages and women's rights
Mike Lee: Behind the scenes of council's flawed decision to evict speedway from Western Springs
OPINION: The decision was one thing, how it was reached is even more troubling.
Property Insider: Questions about ‘defective’ apartments
How can it be that 19-year-old apartments need $36.6m repairs or $82m rebuilding costs?
Busy Auckland road to have more works done after year of disruption from changes
Auckland Transport is installing traffic lights at the Meola Rd/Garnet Rd roundabout.
'Blindsided': Speedway hits back at Auckland Council after being forced out of Western Springs
Speedway will race at Western Springs this summer season for the last time.
Public to have say on richlister's helipad plans for Westmere home
Consultants for the couple said environmental effects will be less than minor.
For the chop? Future of renowned Westmere Butchery up in the air
Businesses complain of cycle lane disruption while others welcome greater safety.
Man charged with violent kidnapping in Westmere, police investigating similar raft of crimes
The man will appear in the Auckland District Court today.
Neighbours claim it will be 'feather soup' if Mowbray helipad gets consent
Mowbray's request for a helipad upset locals who say it will impact the bird population.
$150m+ investment: Where are eight new Foodstuffs North Island replacement supermarkets going?
Economic downturn didn't dent our food market: biggest owner expanding, replacing stores.
Why consultants for Ali Williams, Anna Mowbray say pair should be allowed home helipad
The couple have been planning to build a helicopter pad on their place since late 2021.
Westmere cul-de-sac where pair found critically injured in car a known party spot
Police investigating after incident in Auckland suburb.
Screaming heard as two critically injured people found in Westmere cul-de-sac
Neighbours heard man screaming from inside a car and going "ballistic".
Gas leak on Meola Rd, residents told to close windows 'immediately'
'Please refrain from using any naked flames until further notice.'
AT puts security guards on closed Meola Rd to protect workers
The closure was recently extended for three more months until the end of April.
AT building 28 pedestrian crossings on a single project
Mayor Wayne Brown says AT has "lost the plot" on crossing costs.
Football boss blasts AT over extending major road closure
Extended shutdown of road also set to impact Auckland's Big Gay Out this month.