10:45 am today

Around the motu: Simon Wilson in Auckland

From Nine To Noon, 10:45 am today
Angry dog attacks. The dog looks aggressive and dangerous.

Dog attacks have risen across the Auckland region. Photo: 123RF

Simon looks at the big issues concerning Auckland, including the election for board of the community trust that owns most of Vector Energy and has recently paid out $350 to each customer.

The government wants to put new marine protection areas in the Hauraki Gulf while still allowing some fishing to take place.

Dog attacks have spiked by 80 per cent over the past year and the new fast-track list of projects includes plans to extend Ports of Auckland's Bledisloe and Fergusson wharves.