Mike Lee
Will the new Auckland Super City be toothless?
With Mike Lee - Chair of the Auckland Regional Council. Also Peter McKinlay - director of Auckland's University of Technology's local Government center. Audio
Eight months to Mars - Mike Lee
Taking the bold step with us today is someone whose multi-tasking abilities are probably comparable to an astronaut's. He's a community leader who spent some time as a back room boy in the alliance… Audio
Mayors "whinging" about Queens Wharf
Two Auckland leaders have come under fire from a fellow mayor who says they need to stop whinging or risk making Rugby World Cup's Party Central a dud. Audio
ARC delivers ultimatum to NZBus
The head of the Auckland Regional Council has delivered an ultimatum to the bus company which has locked out its drivers, get the buses back on the road or we'll find someone else to run the service. Audio
Bus company defends lockout
The Auckland Regional Council says it will pursue punitive financial sanctions against NZ Bus for pulling services today. Audio
Government super city U-turn: 'common sense victory'
The Government has backed down on the proposed boundaries for the new super city in Auckland, and now the Rodney District is back in. Audio
Boundary changes could see surge in coastal development
Changes to the supercity boundary may grant a stay of execution to a controversial beach development north of Auckland. Audio
Latest plan for Auckland super city revealed
The latest plan for Auckland's super city has been revealed - it includes a big change to the region's northern boundary, and more power for local boards. Audio
Exploring a route for underground rail tunnel in Auckland
A detailed study is to begin into the route of a possible billion dollar subway linking the Britomart rail terminal with the Mount Eden station. Audio
Are boundary changes for Auckland in the pipeline?
Not content with alienating some Maori over Auckland's super city, the government's now being accused of doing a backroom deal which would dramatically alter the region's northern boundary. Audio
Problems with the Queens Wharf overhaul
The rush to agree an overhaul for the now publically owned Auckland Queens Wharf today hit a major snag. Audio
No costings yet available for Queen's Wharf terminal
The Council meets with the government tomorrow to discuss the way forward for the Queens Wharf development. Audio
Rates rise and loan to make up for fuel tax scrapping
Auckland's regional rates are to go up in order to pay for big ticket items put at risk by the scrapping of the proposed regional fuel tax. Audio
Supercity referendum ruled out
Local Government Minister Rodney Hide is ruling out a referendum on the government's controversial supercity plan for Auckland. Audio
ARC on super-city proposal
Mike Lee, chairman of Auckland Regional Council that will be abolished under super-city, joins Mary. Audio
Govt to scrap regional petrol tax
Chairman of the Auckland Regional Council, Mike Lee, with his reaction on Govt's plan to scrap regional petrol tax. Audio
Fuel Tax (Part 3)
The Auckland Regional Council says it has real concerns about how some transport projects will be funded now. Audio
New Regional Fuel Tax in Auckland Labelled Unfair
Auckland Regional Council Chairman Mike Lee joins morning report. Audio
Petrol Price Rise for Aucklanders
With the introduction of the government's regional levy scheme. Audio