Phil Goff
Labour and National face off over Auckland transport
As the election campaign begins to get into full swing, both Labour and National have laid out their proposals to improve Auckland's transport network. Audio
Auckland Mayor gets $5k pay rise
Auckland's mayor is getting a pay rise of nearly $5000, to almost $275,000.
Insight: Tacking towards the next America's Cup
The America's Cup celebration parades have come to an end, but the planning for the next race has only just started. Todd Niall considers where and what form the next America’s Cup challenge will… Video, Audio
$300m interest-free infrastructure loan for Auckland
Mayor of Auckland welcomes a $300 million interest free loan to fund infrastructure from the Government. Phil Goff says it's good, but much more still needs to be done to sort housing out for the… 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
Auckland pumped for Cup's return
International praise is heaped on Team New Zealand while Aucklanders fizz about the America's Cup returning to the City of Sails. Audio
Goff welcomes Cup win but won't be promising dollops of cash
Auckland's mayor Phil Goff says he had discussions yesterday about a potential victory parade for the team who arrive back on Thursday. He says it should be toured around the whole country. Audio
Government accused of micro-managing Auckland council
The Auckland Mayor, Phil Goff, says he's been blindsided by an amendment to housing development legislation that would ban farming or grazing on the Pt England reserve, and make the council build a… Audio
Mayor's Taskforce highlights barriers to building more homes
Auckland's mayor Phill Goff says his council needs more funding options to help pay for infrastructure associated with new housing developments. Audio
Auckland searches for answers to fixing road congestion
Mayor Phil Goff says the Council and the Ministry of Transport are investigating options including congestion charges, car sharing, and priority lanes for cars with more people in them. Audio
Labour: govt must pay fair share of Auckland transport dues
The government must pay its fair share of Auckland transport dues if it's going to have an open-door immigration policy, the Labour Party says.
Phil Goff says accomm tax will ease overall rates burden
The sector says it'll fight the targetted rate and may take legal action. The Mayor Phil Goff says the proceeds from the rate will help fund work to market Auckland to visitors. Audio
Bed tax will unfairly penalise small Auckland motels
As Auckland Council pushes ahead with the so-called bed tax, in an effort to raise 14 million dollars a year, the plan has been labelled disappointing by tourism operators and unfair by moteliers. But… Audio
Councillors back Goff's 'bed tax' proposal
Accommodation providers are devastated Auckland Council has voted in favour of a targeted rate for them, an industry group says. Audio
Phil Goff denies bed tax for accomm providers is illegal
Auckland Council is getting set this week to vote on a plan for a so-called bed tax in the city for hotels and motels. The cost is designed to cover half the expense of staging major events in the… Audio
Phil Goff unimpressed by budget
Budget 2017 leaves Auckland Mayor Phil Goff wondering where the spending has gone and why the Government hasn't focused more on boosting Auckland construction or improving infrastructure. We get his… Audio
Auckland Mayor Phill Goff discusses Ports of Auckland rumours
John Campbell talks to Auckland mayor Phil Goff about the rumours, speculation and closed doors discussions taking place about the future of the council owned Ports of Auckland business. Video, Audio
Auckland hotels still fuming despite watered down bed tax
Auckland's mayor Phil Goff today unveiled a fine-tuned version of his controversial tax, now proposing three rating zones radiating out from the city centre. Audio
Goff's half year looms with big fiscal hopes still alive
Auckland's mayor Phil Goff approaches his six-month mark in office saying he believes his two big budget ideas will eventually come through, despite opposition.
