Auckland Council
Auckland Council stalls report, blames election sensitivities
Top executives at Auckland Council stalled the release of a major report for political convenience in a move that could be in breach of official information law. Email exchanges within the council… Audio
New concerns over safety of Whenuapai bore water
The Auckland Council has begun identifying people around Whenuapai airbase who have bores for water that may be impacted by firefighting foam runoff.
Engineers recommended cheap option for Birkenhead slip
Ross Roberts is a geotechnical and geological specialist at the Auckland Council. He talks about a 2015 engineers' report provided to Auckland Transport that recommended a cheap solution to monitor… Audio
Government, Auckland Council, Team NZ struggling to agree
The government and council have announced they might go ahead with an America's Cup Village design different to the one already in the planning process. Video, Audio
Auckland Council promotes Waitakere walk despite rahui
Auckland Council has been left red faced after promoting a Waitakere ranges track on social media despite the local iwi placing a rahui, or ban, on the area. A post on the council tourism body's… Audio
Rates rebel Penny Bright vows to fight Auckland Council
Penny Bright, a self-described whistleblower, owes more than $30,000 in rates but is refusing to pay up because she says Auckland Council lacks transparency. Video, Audio
America's Cup village alternative under discussion today
Analysis - The government and Auckland Council are meeting today to discuss America's Cup plans. RNZ's Auld Mug expert Todd Niall eyes the options. Audio
Talks about alternative America's Cup village options continue
Auckland Council, government officials and a multinational fuel company are meeting today to discuss America's Cup Village plans today. The multinational Stolthaven has told the government it is… Audio
Auckland Council goes after Penny Bright’s home
Auckland Council wants to force the sale of veteran activist Penny Bright's home, after a High Court judgement awarded it $35,000 in outstanding rates and $20,000 in costs. Audio
Dry weather forces six-week wait for Waiheke water
A desperately dry Christmas is in store for some Waiheke Islanders, with fresh water unable to be delivered to many homes for at least the next six weeks. As tourist numbers swell over the holidays… Audio
Wishlist: Goff wants govt to kick in for new stadium
The Auckland mayor's wishlist includes getting the government to kick in for a new downtown stadium, and a law change to allow Māori seats on his council.
Global warming? - Don't sweat it says Auckland Council
Hotter days, more floods and frequent landslides from rising sea levels are on the cards for Auckland by the end of the century. A Niwa report commissioned by Auckland Council shows sea levels could… Audio
Aucklanders' confidence in council rises slightly
Only 20 percent of Aucklanders have confidence and trust in their council, although this is up slightly on a year ago.
Akl Council misses Māori wellbeing opportunities - report
Auckland Council has missed opportunities for Māori living in the city, an independent review has found. Audio
Waitakere ranges ban to face Auckland Council vote
Auckland Council will vote next week on whether to ban people from the Waitakere Ranges. Total closure is one of the options mooted to fight kauri dieback, the rapidly spreading disease that's… Audio
Auckland Council to slash travel budget by 30 percent
Auckland Council will slash its travel budget by 30 percent and freeze staff levels.
Compromise option for America's Cup village
A $132 million America's Cup village spread over three wharves has been chosen by Auckland Council as the option it will go ahead with.
Council luxury travel spend could go to Auditor-General
A row over business class travel at Auckland Council could be taken all the way to the country's top public watchdog after its CEO rejected two councillors' motion calling for a debate. Video, Audio
How can rates go up in a market slowdown?
Analysis - Auckland's rate revaluations left some people scratching their heads. How can rates potentially go up in a market downturn?
Business class trips for staff irks Auckland councillor
An Auckland councillor says the blocking of a motion to discuss business class travel at the council is undemocratic and has stifled debate. Audio
