Auckland Council
Council defends allowing "dangerous building" to stay open
The five-storey Strand Arcade building on Queen Street is considered such a fire risk, the Fire Service says it won't send in firefighters to rescue people. Audio
'In the event of a fire, injury or death ... is likely'
Auckland Council has allowed a commercial CBD building to remain open for nearly a year despite acknowledging it's likely someone will die if it catches fire. Video, Audio
Auckland Council spends $15k on Pacific leaders lunch
An Auckland councillor is demanding answers over why $15,000 was spent on an invitation-only lunch for 58 leaders.
Congestion charges touted for Auckland's traffic woes
Congestion charges are being touted as a way to ease Auckland's traffic woes. The Government and Auckland Council yesterday announced the Smarter Transport Pricing Project which will investigate… Audio
Auckland Council warned about missing drain lids
South Auckland councillor Efeso Collins says Auckland Council was warned about uncovered drains prior to the death of Violet Tupou, who is suspected to have drowned in a drain on Saturday. Video, Audio
Auckland Council facing potential legal action over bed tax
Hotels and motels are considering their options after the targeted rate was controversially approved yesterday. Audio
Living wage campaigners ecstatic with Auckland Council victory
Living wage campaigners say the Auckland Council's decision to increase the pay of their lowest paid workers is an astounding victory. Audio
Auckland Council votes to introduce living wage
The lowest paid workers at Auckland Council will get a pay rise to about $21 an hour by October 2019.
Hospitality NZ on ‘bed tax’ vote
Hospitality NZ general manager of accommodation Rachel Shadbolt discusses the Auckland Council's decision to press ahead with a controversial 'bed tax'. Video, Audio
Auckland passes controversial 'bed tax'
Councillors voted 11 to eight in favour of the targeted rate on accommodation providers, in a victory for mayor Phil Goff who proposed it as a new source of income for the council. Audio
Salary for top Auckland Transport job faces chop
The $680,000 salary paid to Auckland Transport's chief executive could be in line for a haircut.
Auckland Council bans investment in weapons, tobacco, gambling firms
Auckland Council has voted to dump its investments in controversial weapons, tobacco, fossil fuels and gambling.
Auckland Council told to hurry up on port's future
Auckland Council needs to get cracking on the future of the city's downtown port, a high-powered delegation says. Video
Auckland Mayor plans shake up of CCO services
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has just announced a review programme of Auckland Council and Council Controlled Organisation services to ensure ratepayers are getting value for money. Audio
Business News for 23 February 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Almost 30 new freedom camping spots set up in Auckland
The Auckland Council has set up almost 30 new locations across the city for freedom campers as part of a two-month trial to try ease pressure on busy hotspots. Audio
Inside The Lighthouse: 'It's not an ordinary house at all'
A controversial Auckland artwork that resembles a state house will be unveiled to the public for the first time this weekend. Video
No staff identified in probe of 'racism' at Akl council ceremony
Auckland Council has been unable to identify the Town Hall staff member who blocked the Samoan family of a councillor from their VIP seating at his swearing-in.
Govt considers fully funding Auckland light rail
The government is considering fully funding a light rail network in Auckland, reaching from the airport to the North Shore.
Local board member who quit within minutes paid $1600
An Auckland local body politician who resigned within minutes of being sworn-in, triggering a $104,000 by-election, has been paid nearly $1600 for her efforts.
