Auckland Council
Aucklanders face possible rates hike
Auckland households face a possible rates hike of 3.5 percent under a proposed budget released today.
Manukau City and Onehunga Port head transformation list
The Auckland Council's new urban development agency plans to create a new waterfront at Onehunga, and transform the Manukau City Centre. Audio
Mayor defends Akld Council asset consultations
Mayor of Auckland Len Brown said he did not support selling off major strategic assets owned by the Auckland Council.
Iwi in Auckland say cultural areas potentially at risk
Auckland Council is preparing to remove protected status from more than a third of the city's culturally important sites. Audio
Five years since creation of Auckland Council
It's five years since the Auckland Council was created in the country's biggest local body shake-up, merging eight councils into one. Audio
Auckland council agency cans overseas roles
Auckland's economic development agency has scrapped two overseas postings and is reassessing how to attract investment and skills to the region.
A $63 million blowout in staff costs at Akl council
A $63 million blowout in staff costs is being downplayed at Auckland Council. They say savings have led to an $80 million budget surplus this year. Audio
Listener feedback
Listener feedback on the Auckland Council charging schools to use public parks. Audio
Auckland Council's digital expansion
Jo Holmes of the Auckland ratepayers Alliance joins the Panel to talk about the Councils expansion of its web and digital news platforms. Audio
Good Samaritan fixes football pitch council wouldn't touch
As Auckland Council fends off questions over charging primary schools for the use of public parks, the manager of a Northshore football team was so frustrated at the condition of their local pitch, he… Audio
Schools furious at charges for using Auckland's public parks
Inner city Auckland schools are furious at new charges for using public parks for recreational events. Under the Trading and Events in Public Places Bylaw brought in on 1 July, schools have to apply… Audio
Auckland growth behind more staff, spending
A surge in Auckland's population lies behind rising numbers of staff and bigger spending, the Auckland Council says.
Auckland Council makes $80 million surplus
The Auckland Council has made an $80 million surplus for the year. The surplus is smaller than last year's $150 million. The council said revenue was up 8 percent, but...
Disability groups protest Auckland Council job cuts
Members of Auckland's disability community will protest at an Auckland Council meeting today over a decision to axe two full-time disability advisers. Audio
Auckland Council denies Britomart sale
Auckland Council is denying reports it is selling its freehold ownership of the Britomart precinct along the city's waterfront.
Tom's one man mission
Tom Haitoua is on a mission to help out youngsters from hard up families in working class Mount Wellington. He runs an-after school programme at the suburb's Riverside Community Centre, where one day… Audio
Council denies tougher rates stance following forced home sale
Auckland Council says the forced sale of a woman's six hundred thousand dollar home over a twelve thousand dollar rates arrears does not mark a new heavy handed approach. Audio
Auckland Council's chief economist sees affordable housing
Auckland Council's chief economist says he's confident the city can make houses much more affordable for average income earners. Audio
The future of urban golf courses - Dr Dushko Boganovich
Local council board agrees to look at carving up the Chamberlain Park Golf course in Auckland - a step closer to making it nine holes, instead of 18. With the city's population expanding at a rate of… Audio
Pay rise for councillors - and more signalled
Auckland councillors are getting a 2.3 pay increase but the Remuneration Authority suggests they should be paid even more. Audio
