Todd Niall
Auckland Council backs fast track planning for Puhoi Highway
Auckland Council has backed fast-tracking one of the Government's contentious Roads Of National Significance. Audio
Major public transport revamp for South Auckland revealed
The detail will be unveiled this morning of the first stage of a major overhaul of public transport in Auckland. Audio
25 year strategy aims to transform poor Auckland communities
The Tamaki Redevelopment is a joint venture between the Government and Auckland Council and over 25 years aims to dramatically improve the lives of communities in Glen Innes, Point England and… Audio
Support for Auckland council view on population growth
The Auckland Council is being told it's on the right track in planning for a million more residents over the next 30 years. Audio
Councillor calls housing accord an insult to Auckland
The Government's proposed housing accord with Auckland Council has been called an insult, and an attack on local bodies, as the local politicians debated the idea for the first time. Audio
Local Bodies says Housing Accords won't deliver affordability
The Government's plan for agreements to tackle housing shortages has been criticised as too simplistic, and unlikely to deliver truly affordable homes. Audio
V8 race does make economic sense says events agency
Auckland's events agency is standing by its claims that hosting the Australian V8 supercar series has meant millions of dollars to the local economy, despite uncertainty about the number of spectators… Audio
Change mooted as feedback ends on Auckland's Unitary Plan
The Auckland Council says there will be changes to the city's thirty year growth plan, following months of public consultation which winds up today. Audio
Insight for 26 May 2013
After creating a super city is the tensions with the Government now hindering future plans. Todd Niall investigates. Audio
A look at Auckland Council as it nears end of first term
The Auckland Supercity is nearing the end of its first term, with questions being asked as to whether the Government is getting in the way. Audio
Collision course over Budget's housing centrepiece
The Auckland Council and the Government are on a collision course over the housing legislation that was the centrepiece of the Budget. Audio
Council 'tones down' plan to re-shape Auckland's housing
The plan to re-shape housing in much of Auckland could be toned down with the council accepting some changes may have been too much, too soon. Audio
Government make anouncement on international convention centre
An announcement has been made on the Government's controversial deal with Sky City Entertainment to build an international convention centre in Auckland. Audio
Govt warns of economic cost if Auckland housing policy fails
The Government is warning of serious economic consequences if it's plan to double the rate of home construction in Auckland, fails. Audio
Government moves to deal with Auckland's housing shortage
The Government will today announce how it plans to tackle Auckland's housing shortage. Audio
Auckland Council to vote on growth plan extension
Public discussion about the plan to-reshape Auckland over the next thirty years is back on track this morning after Auckland Councillors rejected a bid to delay the process. Audio
Auckland Council decides to stick with Unitary Plan timings
A testy debate on whether Auckland Council is rushing its thirty year growth plan has turned out to be triggered by a misunderstanding. Audio
Auckland Council to vote on growth plan extension
There is expected to be heated debate at an Auckland council meeting this morning which is considering slowing down the process of finalising the city's 30 year planning blueprint. Audio
Easter and the Hobbit brings tourist in record numbers
It's been the best March yet for the tourism industry with a record number of visitors coming to New Zealand. Audio
Evening Business for 22 April 2013
Auckland International Airport has become the first airport in the world to partner with China's equivalent of Twitter, the social media website Sina Weibo. Audio