Phil Goff

A highly critical review of organisations controlled by Auckland Council paints a picture of dysfunction and a lack of accountability.

The five so called CCOs - Auckland Transport, Pānuku, Watercare… Video, Audio

A highly critical report released today into council-controlled organisations in Auckland paints a picture of dysfunction, confusion and detachment from the main council.

A panel led by lawyer Miriam… Audio

The Mayor of Auckland, Phil Goff, has told business leaders the city needs to find ways to stimulate the economy with closed - or largely closed - borders.

He's one of several people who've spoken at… Audio

It's being called the most difficult budget in the city's history.

Last night, Auckland councillors voted to pass its emergency budget and impose a rates rise of 3.5 percent. The city coffers have… Audio

Auckland and Waikato leaders are continuing to iron out the details of an agreement for Auckland to take an extra 75-million litres from the Waikato River each day.

The leaders, including the River… Audio

As jobless rates and redundancies rise amid the covid fallout, a multi-million dollar boost to an Auckland jobs programme hopes to bring 700 more people into work. Video, Audio

Mayor of Auckland Phil Goff says the investigations and allegations around the America's Cup won't derail the event.

Team New Zealand has denied any wrongdoing in the way it has handled public funds.

An agreement in principle has been reached for Auckland to take more water from the Waikato River. In an interim measure to help ease the regions drought, the city can now take an extra 25 megalitres… Audio

Auckland Council has today been grilling its own water company, Watercare, over the management of the region's water shortage.

At a council meeting this morning, Watercare said the city is… Audio

Northland and Auckland got a desperately needed downpour overnight but parts of the Coromandel got too much, causing flooding and slips.

Farmers woke up with new ponds in their paddocks and flood… Audio

Light rail proposals for Auckland have officially come to a halt.

Government parties working on the planned project have not been able to come to an agreement, and it's been referred to the Ministry… Audio

The Mayor of Auckland wants the government to fast-track a bid to more than double the city's daily water grab from the Waikato River.

Phil Goff has asked the Environment Select Committee to have a… Audio

A full house of 43,000 fans gathered at Eden Park to watch some rugby, and celebrate the end of coronavirus lockdowns and restrictions.

It's the largest crowd the Blues have played in front of for 15… Audio

Green Party co-leader and government minister James Shaw admits he's always disappointed in New Zealand First, after RNZ revealed the coalition partner won't support Auckland light rail before the… Audio

Auckland's Mayor is resigned to further delays to his city's light rail project, which is caught up in electioneering.

As we've been reporting this morning RNZ understands New Zealand First is… Audio

The Auckland mayor Phil Goff says he can't rule out the closure of public facilities as the city grapples with its Emergency Budget.

Swinging cuts are on the cards for Council, which is faced with… Audio

With water restrictions being placed on Auckland and Northland due to drought, should urban dwellers be storing rainwater for irrigation and non-potable use when the weather gets dry? Audio

Auckland Council is considering asset sales, busting its debt limits, reducing services, investment and staff numbers in response to the pandemic's hit to its books.

The Council expects revenue to be… Audio

Good news for the struggling tertiary education sector - officials have signalled work is underway to allow foreign students to return to New Zealand.

Auckland's mayor Phil Goff has asked the… Audio