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Single ticketing hits problems in Auckland
The project to introduce a single ticket for public transport across Auckland is in trouble, with one of the biggest players still unable to meet technology standards. Audio
Akland council examine casino deal
Auckland Councillors will decide today whether to oppose the Government's proposed deal for a convention centre to be funded by increased gambling. Audio
First new rail line in Auckland for 82 years opens to Manukau
Auckland's revamped rail network has passed another milestone today with the opening of the first new branch line in 82 years. Audio
New Manukau rail line Auckland's first opening in 82 years
Auckland's first new rail line in 82 years will be opened this morning, bringing commuter trains into Manukau's city centre. Audio
Auckland council seeks Navy land swap in Treaty settlement
The Auckland Council is to ask the Government to substitute another piece of land for a Navy reserve to be included in a Treaty of Waitangi settlement. Audio
Akld councillors clash over plan affordability
Three senior Auckland councillors have clashed after a debate over the affordability of the city's thirty-year development plan, got personal. Audio
Auckland Council signs off 30 year development plan
The Auckland Council has signed off a thirty year development plan aimed at boosting the economy and increasing the proportion of high density housing. Audio
Auckland waterfront seeks development ideas
Auckland's waterfront development agency hope new ideas will flow from a gathering in the city of international leaders. Audio
Thirty-year Auckland plan to be signed today
A thirty-year plan to boost Auckland's economy and transform the way many of its residents live is about to be signed off. Audio
Auckland council embarks on new internal reorganisation
The country's biggest local body, the Auckland Council, is embarking on a major re-organisation, 18 months after being created in the supercity reforms. Audio
Double-decker buses may be trialled this year in Auckland
Double-decker buses could be carrying Auckland commuters from as early as late 2012. Audio
Auckland council keeps out of port dispute on legal advice
Auckland councillors have decided to keep out of the industrial dispute at the port company which the council owns. Audio
Auckland Council to discuss ports dispute today
The bitter dispute at Ports of Auckland goes back to the Auckland Council today for what could be the final debate by politicians. Audio
Still no breakthrough in the Auckland Port's dispute
Auckland's mayor has failed in last-ditch talks to broker peace between the Ports of Auckland and the union representing hundreds of striking workers who face redundancy. Audio
Mayor steps up efforts to resolve Auckland port dispute
An 11th hour offer by the Mayor of Auckland, to help mediate in the bitter Ports of Auckland dispute has been rejected by Ports company. It says its decision to sack nearly 300 workers is irrevocable.
…Auckland prepares for arrival of Round the World yacht race
The party is already underway as Auckland's waterfront prepares to welcome the fleet in sailing's premier round the world race this weekend. The Volvo Ocean Race includes New Zealand's first entry for… Audio
Council dividend demands blame in part for port lay-offs
The Auckland mayor concedes his council's demand for bigger dividends has played a part in the Ports of Auckland's decision to lay-off nearly three hundred wharfies. Audio
Auckland port expansion plan subject to council review
The Auckland Council is to take a long hard look at the future of the port company which it owns before deciding whether it can expand further into the harbour. Audio
Auckland council calls for moves on housing affordability
Auckland Council says urgent and bold action is needed to tackle a housing affordability crisis in the city. Audio
Auckland residents try to thwart port expansion plan
An Auckland residents group is making a last minute call for the Auckland Council to scrap plans to expand the city's port. Audio