Auckland Council
Fuel crisis: Petrol, diesel sufficient in Auckland - Mobil Oil boss
Auckland Council has agreed to a number of special measures, including controlled traffic light changes to ensure fuel tankers get to where they need to go, as the fuel shortage continues. Mobil Oil… Audio
Akl Council development 'short-sighted' - housing sector
The community housing sector is critical of a big Auckland Council development, which will deliver more than 100 upmarket apartments but exclude social or affordable homes. Video
Building businesses 'new milk and honey' for South Auckland
A new generation of Pasifika leaders hope they can boost entrepreneurship in some of the country's lowest-income communities. Video
Auckland Council's surplus up by $90m
The Auckland Council has made a bigger annual operating surplus of $340 million, with growth boosting both income and costs.
Akld Council won't allow more shops open on Easter Sunday
Auckland Council votes overwhelmingly not to allow more shops to trade on Easter Sunday. Audio
Four buyers in running for Auckland affordable housing land
A contentious deal for council-owned land has been widened to include three iwi groups, after a spat over the price. Audio
Waiheke, Rodney North's bid to split from Auckland Council rejected
A report to the Local Government Commission has rejected the hopes of northern Rodney and Waiheke Island to split from Auckland Council. Auckland correspondent Todd Niall explains the details. Audio
Auckland on track for more infrastructure funding
The government has hinted more money is coming, on top of a $300 million loan announced yesterday. Audio
Govt money will help Auckland's housing woes - Phil Goff
The Government will loan Auckland Council $300 million to support more than 10,000 homes at Whenuapai and Redhills. Audio
Housing affordability 'in the eye of the beholder' - Minister
The Building and Housing Minister has been challenged on his statement that housing affordability is "in the eye of the beholder".
Auckland Council unsure how many affordable homes built
The Building Minister says affordability is "headed in the right direction" despite the council's inability to give exact figures. Audio
Lack of numbers on affordable houses hindering progress
Leonie Freeman is a housing commentator, having worked in both the private and public sector on housing issues. She thinks it's 'concerning and surprising' that the Auckland Council and government… Audio
Auckland Council can't say how many 'affordable' homes have been built
Auckland Council's solution for the housing crisis has been running for four years but it still cannot say how many affordable homes have been built. Our reporter Sharon Brettkelly has been looking… Audio
Council defends allowing "dangerous building" to stay open
The five-storey Strand Arcade building on Queen Street is considered such a fire risk, the Fire Service says it won't send in firefighters to rescue people. Audio
'In the event of a fire, injury or death ... is likely'
Auckland Council has allowed a commercial CBD building to remain open for nearly a year despite acknowledging it's likely someone will die if it catches fire. Video, Audio
Auckland Council spends $15k on Pacific leaders lunch
An Auckland councillor is demanding answers over why $15,000 was spent on an invitation-only lunch for 58 leaders.
Congestion charges touted for Auckland's traffic woes
Congestion charges are being touted as a way to ease Auckland's traffic woes. The Government and Auckland Council yesterday announced the Smarter Transport Pricing Project which will investigate… Audio
Auckland Council warned about missing drain lids
South Auckland councillor Efeso Collins says Auckland Council was warned about uncovered drains prior to the death of Violet Tupou, who is suspected to have drowned in a drain on Saturday. Video, Audio
Auckland Council facing potential legal action over bed tax
Hotels and motels are considering their options after the targeted rate was controversially approved yesterday. Audio
Living wage campaigners ecstatic with Auckland Council victory
Living wage campaigners say the Auckland Council's decision to increase the pay of their lowest paid workers is an astounding victory. Audio