Auckland Council
Auckland council set to vote on contentious $2bn cycling plan
Approving a $2 billion cycling plan will allow Auckland to follow in the footsteps of major european cities, a cycling advocate says. Audio
Auckland residents support proposed $1b climate rate, council says
Auckland Council says its proposal for a one billion dollar targeted rate to address climate change has popular support from residents.
'Sobering' sea level rise data increases urgency of councils' planning
An Auckland councillor says it's ludicrous councils cannot stop new homes being built on private land that will flood in next two decades due to rising sea levels.
Richard Hills is chair of the… Video, Audio
Auckland Council CEO on possible rates rise to meet needs
Aucklanders may need to pay higher rates to deal with the financial trouble the council is facing.
Last year Auckland council agreed to cap annual rates rises at three-and-a-half percent for the next… Video, Audio
Four-year, $67.5m Aotea Centre revamp completed
The refurbishment is one of a series of development projects and street upgrades to help revitalise the central city.
A new mayor for Auckland - who will it be?
Auckland will have a new mayor after the local elections later this year. The Detail talks to the three frontrunners for the job. Audio
Auckland Council bins rubbish tag scheme
Auckland council is looking at scrapping a rubbish bin tag scheme that was supposed to reduce weekly waste. Video, Audio
Auckland Council to consult mana whenua, urban Māori on creating Māori seats
Auckland Council will consult mana whenua and urban Māori on a proposal to create three Māori seats in time for the 2025 local body elections.
How South Auckland’s reputation for tagging was turned around
South Auckland was once seen as a tagger's paradise, but now the region is home to an array of stunning murals and brilliant graffiti art, thanks mainly to the Manukau Beautification Trust.
Cabinet never considered prioritising South Auckland vaccines, documents reveal
Public health experts have expressed disappointment after discovering the government didn't discuss their advice to prioritise vaccination efforts in the area.
Tree vandalism on the rise in Auckland
Auckland Council has reported an increase in vandalism to trees and vegetation on council land during the latest lockdown period.
The Weekend Panel with Mike Williams and Lavina Good
Our panellists look at the new Princess Diana memorial statue, why the war on drugs never mentions cigarettes, the Oranga Tamarik investigation, and whether New Zealand can really afford to keep its… Audio
Deputy Mayor details Ports of Auckland meeting
Ports of Auckland bosses have been meeting Auckland councillors behind closed doors this afternoon.
Tensions have been rising over mounting safety and performance concerns.
The meeting has just… Video, Audio
Sewage and seawater - what's happening at Auckland's beaches?
When Auckland's Safeswim website lit up red after a downpour, residents were horrified. But are the city's beaches really a no go-zone, or are we being over-informed? Audio
Auckland Council loses $1.4b 'bet' on interest rates - report
It's being reported that the Auckland Council has lost $1.4 billion in what is being described as "an interest rate bet". Audio
Ports proposal prompts ‘communist’ conclusions
One Auckland councilor’s proposal to offload half of a key public asset prompted a talk radio star to say the state takeover of major industries was imminent - drawing a puzzled response from the PM.
…Auckland trees thin on the ground
As developments expand in South Auckland, the city's trees are dwindling to the point they're well under minimum standards for canopy cover. The data has been analysed by LiDar (Light Detection and… Audio
Auckland Council seeks to fast-track water application
The Auckland Council wants to fast-track its application to take more water from the Waikato River. Audio
Why aren't we encouraging more rain water harvesting?
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
Water restrictions in Auckland as drought won't relent
Auckland Council will impose mandatory water restrictions for the first time in more than 25 years as the city faces its worst drought in history.
The past four months have been the driest on record… Audio