Auckland Council
Few new options for Auckland funding, says Treasury
Selling council assets would do little to speed up infrastructure for Auckland's much-needed housing, a Treasury report says.
How local bids to ban begging made national news headlines
The national media usually have little interest in local election issues, but it was a different story with banning beggars from big city streets recently. Mediawatch looks at how it hit the headlines… Video, Audio
Man not told his house will be split in two
An Auckland man was shocked to discover his neighbours could remove half of the building he lives in without having to tell him.
'Mad' Muriwai move still on Ports table
Relocating near the small settlement of Muriwai is still being considered an option for Ports of Auckland in a move the company itself has labelled "mad".
Auckland Council woos world's richest
The world's richest people are being wooed to invest and holiday in Auckland after a rare meeting with an exclusive group of multimillionaires.
Neighbours relieved egg farm denied consent
Neighbours of a proposed egg farm that would have housed more than 300,000 chickens say a court decision declining consent is a huge victory. Audio
Dense housing could fix public transport
Auckland needs more housing density if it is to solve its public transport woes, a global climate group chief says. Audio
Councillors want change for Eden Park
Though rugby stadium Eden Park pays its way on a day-to-day basis, it cannot afford an inevitable big-ticket upgrade, leaving its long term future in doubt. Todd Niall reports. Audio
Eden Park relies on Auckland ratepayer backing
Auckland ratepayers will continue to pay for a financial lifeline for Eden Park stadium.
HNZ to summons council over housing plan
Housing New Zealand will issue summonses to force Auckland Council experts to appear before hearings on the city's development plan.
Auckland Council staff may be absent from planning talks
The Auckland Council has withdrawn staff from crucial hearings on the future shape of the city, saying its hands are tied by a political revolt ten days ago. Audio
Housing Minister responds to Auckland council vote
The leadership of the Auckland Council has suffered a significant defeat over the push to fit more houses into the inner city suburbs. Audio
Auckland councillors vote down housing density proposals
Auckland Councillors last night voted against last minute proposals to increase housing density in a number of the city's suburbs. Audio
Auckland Mayor says density vote a significant defeat
The leadership of the Auckland Council has suffered an unprecedented defeat, that could leave the council unrepresented at crucial hearings on the future shape of housing in the city. Audio
Auckland councillors vote down higher density housing proposals
A six-hour extraordinary meeting has ended with Auckland councillors voting down proposals that would have allowed more and taller houses to be built in city suburbs. Audio
Public pack crucial Akld Council meeting on housing density
The Auckland Council is at a crossroads tonight as hundreds of people watch an extraordinary meeting on the level of housing density the Council wants to see. Video, Audio
Couple say council zoning changes crushing lifestyle dreams
A couple who've just spent their life savings on an Auckland home are so furious with the council's plan to pack more houses into their suburb, they want to sell up. Audio
Ratepayers pay for seats at PM's state-of-the-nation speech
Auckland ratepayers have picked up a $4500 bill for council agencies that paid to attend a speech by Prime Minister John Key at a top city hotel.
Parnell Baths' charges for shade is facing opposition
The popular Auckland outdoor pool complex is now charging 40 dollars to hire a large umbrella. Audio
Compliance issues with construction in Auckland
With Auckland facing unpredecented growth in construction over the next few years it's a juggling act to make sure all building work is up to standard and that there are enough skilled tradespeople to… Audio
