John Banks
Supercity select committee hearings last chance for say
Aucklanders have their last chance to influence the government on the supercity council today as select committee hearings begin. Audio
Uncertain future for Queens Wharf development
Joining Morning Report is Auckland City mayor John Banks. Audio
Criticism of Auckland's Queens Wharf project
The 40 million dollar deal to purchase Auckland's Queens Wharf is being criticised for its cost and lack of community consultation. Audio
Frantic planning follows Queen's Wharf purchase
The government and Auckland's regional council have split the cost of developing Queen's Wharf. Audio
Upset over Key's seeming endorsement of Banks
There's upset over John Key's seeming affirmation of Auckland City Mayor, John Banks as his pick for Super mayor. Audio
John Banks says sorry for super city staffing remark
The Auckland mayor John Banks today apologised for his suggestion that 40 percent of the city's council staff will lose their jobs when the super city is formed. Audio
Divisiveness marks supercity transition
National candidate Melissa Lee has apologised for her comments made on reguards to a new motorway in South Auckland. Audio
Mayors claim super city plan will cost ratepayers
Six of the councils have now formed a group to pressure the Cabinet and Local Government Minister to change the plan. Audio
John Banks, Tony Mayow and Arthur Anae
Auckland City mayor, a Manukau City councilor and Chairman of the Waitakere Trust discuss super city plans. Audio
Banks reacts to super-city proposal
Supporter of the super-city concept, the heavy weight contender for mayor talks to Mary. Audio
Auckland Super city (part 2)
Auckland is administered by eight councils which can, critics argue, needlessly wrap the city in red tape. Audio
Sir Ed's home goes up for auction
Hillary's home in Auckland goes under the hammer this afternoon - with last ditch attempts to preserve it having failed. Audio
Fund could be set up to save Sir Edmund Hillary's home
The Remuera Heritage Society wants a fund set up to save Sir Edmund Hillary's family home in Remuera. Audio
Another Auckland power cut
Power cuts forced businesses in Newmarket to shut up shop this afternoon during the busiest time of day. Audio
Blackout effects sewage pumping stations
One of the impacts of the blackout was raw sewage being pumped directly into Waitemata Harbour. Audio
Auckland super city
There's speculation the Auckland region will be governed by a single super city council from as early as next year. Audio
John Key's first cabinet line-up (Part 2)
Groups in the infrastructure sector have been swift and vocal in trying to grab the Government's attention. Audio
Auckland City Council slash spending
Auckland Mayor John Banks discusses the council's just released proposal for budget cuts that could save millions of dollars. Audio
Rates Crisis Looming?
Potential council funding crises on the horizon with rising costs and falling house values. Audio
Rates Rises - Metropolitan Mayors
Auckland and Christchurch mayoralty join the show to give their perspectives on the curbing of council spending. Audio
