John Banks
Super City Debate - Introduction
Geoff Robinson introduces the candidates and asks the first question - why should someone in Southland care whether you become the Auckland Mayor? Audio
Super City Debate - entire debate
Auckland Super City Mayoral candidates Andrew Williams, Len Brown and John Banks answer a wide range of questions on how they will do the job. Audio
New Super City Mayor salary set at $240,000
Auckland's new super city mayor will be paid a salary of $240,000. Audio
Supercity mayoral race heats up with contentious mailout
The contest to become Auckland's first supermayor is heating up with contender John Banks splashing out on a mail-out to 80 thousand targetted homes across the region. Audio
Some ratepayers to face rates rises of close to 10 pct
Ratepayers in some parts of the country may be faced with rates rises of close to ten percent. Audio
Banks promises a Maori advisor for Auckland supercity
Maori have been promised a voice on Auckland local government if the Auckland City mayor, John Banks, wins the supercity mayoralty. But while his main rival, the Manukau mayor Len Brown, has said he… Audio
Changes to the Auckland supercity legislation
With John Banks - Mayor of Auckland City, Peter McKinlay - director of Auckland's University of Technology's local Government center and Rodney Hide - Minister of Local Government. Audio
Leaky homes deal is a winner, Banks says
The Mayor of Auckland says leaky homeowners would be mad not to take up the government's rescue package. Audio
Critics mourn decision to demolish sheds for party central
Heritage supporters are appalled at the plan to demolish two almost century-old cargo sheds on Auckland's waterfront to make way for a temporary rugby world cup facility. Audio
Mining the Conservation Estate
Kathryn speaks with: two prominent mayors, one pro and one anti mining; the Minerals Industry Association CEO and; a spokesperson for Coromandel Watchdog - to gain a comprehensive overview of the… Audio
Representation top priority for Race Relations Commission
The Auckland Supercity has hit the latest in a long list of obstacles, with the Race Relations Commissioner condemning its lack of representation. Audio
ARC votes to accept proposed remuneration increases
Auckland Regional councillors have voted themselves a 3 percent payrise, just months out from the organisation's demise. Audio
Auckland Mayor says Transpower must be held accountable
Businesses in the upper North Island are counting the cost of yesterday's mass power cut that hit about 70 thousand workplaces and households. Audio
Banks puts big price tag on latest Queens Wharf push
Auckland City's mayor John Banks is accusing the Government of moving to force the city into a more expensive redevelopment of Queens Wharf. Audio
Repairs only delay the inevitable
News the cost of repairs to the Auckland Harbour bridge has almost doubled, has renewed debate about what should eventually replace it. Audio
Queens Wharf group goes back to the drawing board
The competition to design a Queens Wharf upgrade has been halted after criticism over lacklustre entries. Audio
Mayors say bus dispute has to end
The NZ Bus pay dispute causing headaches for Auckland commuters is into its sixth day with still no sign of a breakthrough. Audio
Cycling advocate calls for speed limit on Tamaki Drive
A cycling advocate is calling for the speed limit on Auckland's Tamaki Drive to be lowered to 40 kilometres an hour, after four cyclists were hospitalised in a crash at the weekend. Audio
Supercity legislation likely to pass this morning
Auckland's supercity legislation will almost certainly pass into law later today as Parliament continues to debate it for a third day under urgency. Audio
Auckland mayor says $150k cap reasonable
Auckland City Mayor, John Banks talks with Geoff. Audio
