Auckland Council
Good Samaritan fixes football pitch council wouldn't touch
As Auckland Council fends off questions over charging primary schools for the use of public parks, the manager of a Northshore football team was so frustrated at the condition of their local pitch, he… Audio
Schools furious at charges for using Auckland's public parks
Inner city Auckland schools are furious at new charges for using public parks for recreational events. Under the Trading and Events in Public Places Bylaw brought in on 1 July, schools have to apply… Audio
Auckland growth behind more staff, spending
A surge in Auckland's population lies behind rising numbers of staff and bigger spending, the Auckland Council says.
Auckland Council makes $80 million surplus
The Auckland Council has made an $80 million surplus for the year. The surplus is smaller than last year's $150 million. The council said revenue was up 8 percent, but...
Disability groups protest Auckland Council job cuts
Members of Auckland's disability community will protest at an Auckland Council meeting today over a decision to axe two full-time disability advisers. Audio
Auckland Council denies Britomart sale
Auckland Council is denying reports it is selling its freehold ownership of the Britomart precinct along the city's waterfront.
Tom's one man mission
Tom Haitoua is on a mission to help out youngsters from hard up families in working class Mount Wellington. He runs an-after school programme at the suburb's Riverside Community Centre, where one day… Audio
Council denies tougher rates stance following forced home sale
Auckland Council says the forced sale of a woman's six hundred thousand dollar home over a twelve thousand dollar rates arrears does not mark a new heavy handed approach. Audio
Auckland Council's chief economist sees affordable housing
Auckland Council's chief economist says he's confident the city can make houses much more affordable for average income earners. Audio
The future of urban golf courses - Dr Dushko Boganovich
Local council board agrees to look at carving up the Chamberlain Park Golf course in Auckland - a step closer to making it nine holes, instead of 18. With the city's population expanding at a rate of… Audio
Pay rise for councillors - and more signalled
Auckland councillors are getting a 2.3 pay increase but the Remuneration Authority suggests they should be paid even more. Audio
Auckland Council agrees to look into selling assets
The Auckland Council has decided to look into alternative sources of financing, which includes the possibility of selling its assets. The council's budget committee agreed to set up the review in May… Audio
Councillors: Hands off the family jewels
Several Auckland councillors say a serious lack of funding by the Government is forcing them to consider selling assets, and they want some protected.
Auckland Council brings back higher density plans
Auckland Council has revived proposals for higher density suburban housing nearly two years after the plan was watered down.
Auckland Council ten year budget passed by one vote
Rates rises averaging ten per cent are a reality for Aucklanders after the council's ten year budget scraped through with a one vote margin. Audio
Auckland Council 10-year budget narrowly passed
Mayor Len Brown's 10-year budget has been passed 10-9. We talk to David Thornton of No More Rates about what he took away from today's Council meeting. Audio
Maori Board critical of Auck Council performance
The Independent Māori Statutory Board says the Auckland Council needs to work much harder to address the needs of mana whenua in the wake of an audit on its performance. Audio
$10k makeover for council staff
The Auckland Council spent $10k on stylists to give advice to accounts staff. The Council admits it was bad judgement. Audio
Does Wellington understand Auckland?
Todd Niall explores if Auckland needs extra support from government. Audio
Ateed defends hiring staff in London and San Francisco
Auckland's economic development agency Ateed is fighting back against complaints it's wasting ratepayer money on plum jobs for officials in overseas cities. Audio
