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Councillor calls out 'anti-EV propaganda' after fatal bus fire
North Shore councillor Richard Hills said he was saddened to see misinformation about a fatal crash which saw the Auckland Transport bus engulfed in flames on Tāmaki Drive.
'A necessary evil': Councillor on working with Wayne Brown again
Manukau councillor Lotu Fuli did not mince her words about how she felt working with re-elected Auckland mayor Wayne Brown again.
'Protect our families': Pacific leaders issue measles warning
A Pacific leader has called on people to get vaccinated against measles because, "we all know what happened in Samoa".
Thousands of Auckland dog owners hit with fines
The council has been cracking down on dog owners to register their dogs, or risk a fine or a day in court.
Gastropub denied liquor licences after noise complaints
A gastropub north of Auckland has lost its right to sell alcohol after local residents complained about the noise at night.
Changes to dog access at rural Auckland beach
Dog owners will not be able to walk their pets at a rural Auckland beach during breeding season of native shorebirds
Auckland community fights new bottle shop
A South Auckland community has pleaded with a licensing board not to approve the opening of a new bottle shop in their neighbourhood.
Polyfest to be split across two venues
The annual event will be held at Auckland's Manukau Sports Bowl and the Due Drop Events Centre next year.
The political clout of a name in Auckland’s local body elections
Wayne Brown's name is his biggest strength, an expert in political marketing says.
South Auckland residents slam plan to cut rubbish collection
Three areas of the supercity have been selected for a proposed six-month trial of fortnightly rubbish collections.
Residents demand action on clogged rail crossing left off upgrade list
The crossing that brings a West Auckland suburb to a halt every time a train comes through is now an election issue.
Dodgy Auckland footpaths finally being fixed
It's taken 10 years, but the dangerous, cracked footpaths in the West Auckland community of Titirangi are being fixed.
Vape and liquor stores link up in Auckland despite opposition
Vape stores setting up inside booze shops "only exacerbates the harm from both", say opponents, but the vaping industry says liquor store age restrictions would likely limit exposure to young people.
The Auckland elections you probably don't know about
While most of the attention will be on city councillors and mayoral hopefuls, voters also have the power to decide on other leaders.
Warning on end of Auckland's alcohol licence freeze
Auckland's local alcohol policy is fast becoming outdated according to one legal expert.
The big issues for Auckland's leaders
Auckland's rapid population growth is considered one of the key challenges for incoming council elected members, a report has revealed.
'Gaping holes, rusty bolts': Residents want dodgy footpaths fixed
People living in a beachside community are frustrated with its dangerous footpaths, some of which have caused severe injuries, they say.
Local politician continues fight for better drinking water for Waiuku
Franklin Local Board member Gary Holmes is questioning why Watercare isn't investing in water softening treatment in its upgrade of the Waiuku treatment plant.
South Auckland grocery store loses right to sell alcohol
The off-licence was denied after an appeal led by an Auckland councillor with the Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority.
Auckland pastor convicted, church fined for unsafe building
The church and community centre continued to be used for gatherings, even after being slapped with a dangerous building notice.
Frustration grows over two-year road works 'mess'
Works on a Auckland street are expected to drag on due to delays.
Auckland's new dog rules: What you need to know
Updates are being introduced on where and how dogs can be walked throughout the Auckland region.
Funding boost for Auckland's rare long-tailed bats
Funding from Auckland Council will help look after the native long-tailed bat, one of New Zealand's rarest and most vulnerable creatures.
Resident battles council's 'ridiculous' choice of berm tree
"They haven't thought this through at all," Sarah Thompson says.
Bottle shops caught selling alcohol to minors
Eleven bottle shops and stores across Auckland have been caught selling booze to under-18s in the past year.