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Repair costs for Wynyard Quarter bridge blow out
The structure is on track to reopen in December, says Eke Panuku.

Things to do in Auckland this weekend
Tāmaki Makaurau is full of festivals this Saturday and Sunday.

Willis and Luxon’s 'work from work' edict misses the point, four-day week pioneer says
And a real estate boss says some offices are straining on the three days staff do come in.

'Improper' Covid cash claim: Ministry takes hotel building contractor to court
Issue over nearly $250,000 in pandemic-era wage subsidies.

Plans unveiled for new park on wasteland at Auckland’s Wynyard Quarter
The park has been allocated $119 million.

‘Mind-blowing’: International student-turned-sommelier wins top industry title
Suraj GC has claimed one of hospitality's sought-after crowns.

New open-air, waterfront swimming pool for Auckland this summer
The new pool will have four swimming lanes and a jumping platform.

'High level of disappointment' - no pontoon bridge for Wynyard Quarter
Assurances that the existing bridge would be fixed by December doubted.

Wynyard Point remains in plans for SailGP Auckland with solutions to mitigate risks
Eke Panuku has worked with technical experts on solutions to mitigate the risks.

Eke Panuku challenged over broken Wynyard Quarter footbridge
'Must maintain a direct public access way' - clause in ground lease highlighted.

Wynyard Quarter’s broken footbridge: Eke Panuku looks at temporary water-level pontoon
21 businesses are awaiting Eke Panuku's response, due at the end of the week.

Auckland's broken waterfront bridge: New plan floated - is this a lifeline for businesses?
More than 20 major organisations and businesses have urged Eke Panuku to support the plan.

PR war: Behind the scenes of Auckland’s three-way stadium scrap
COMMENT: Bidders have concerns about the working group's lack of expertise.

Editorial: AT will win no friends by making people pay for something that was free
OPINION: Inner-city locals would be right to wonder why they’re being treated differently.

Prison slushies, Wynyard Quarter ferry and New York Uni raids | Focus Morning Bulletin May 2, 2024
How much is being spent on slushie machines for prison guards ferry service to be put to the test to save Wynyard in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / AP

Ferry service to be trialled following Wynyard Quarter crossing bridge closure
Ferries will not replicate bridge's capacity, says Eke Panuku.

‘Reputational issue for Auckland’: Deputy Mayor fires up over broken bridge
Water taxis are being considered as a trial as Wynyard bridge repairs take months.

Broken bridge, heartbroken businesses: How can it take almost a year to fix a waterfront lifeline?
'Catastrophic': Eateries say they have lost half their revenue; now they're cutting staff.

Broken footbridge: Restaurants suffer over 'mindblowing' delays
The Conservatory bar and restaurant owner Tricky Hartley outlines the impact of the Wynyard Quarter crossing bridge being out of action for months. Video / Jason Oxenham

Peter Gordon's Homeland restaurant to close its doors
The site is due to be part of a major redevelopment.

Wynyard Crossing remains closed until further notice
This is the third closure of the waterfront thoroughfare since November.