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Laura Kvigstad, Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air
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Protection of rural land comes into play
A proposed additional dwelling in Omaha Valley Road and a 32-hectare subdivision in Waiuku are among the first plan change requests in Auckland to be...
Killer seaweed spreads while bureaucrats procrastinate
The northern North Island could face a 30 to 50 per cent decline in kai moana and fish stocks if the eradication of the invasive...
Crime prevention money allocated in equal shares
Local boards in Auckland will get an equal share of crime prevention funding, after Mayor Wayne Brown rejected a recommendation from staff to allocate it...
Money allocated to crime prevention
Local Boards in Auckland will get an equal share of crime prevention funding, after Mayor Wayne Brown rejected a recommendation from staff. A total of...
Flood response information needs transparency
Auckland Council’s investigation into flooding impacts has prompted calls from councillors for more transparency. At the Planning, Environment and Parks committee on June 1, council...
Water strategy consultation ahead
Auckland Council’s strategy for flood resilience and management is coming out for public consultation next month. At the Governing Body meeting on May 23, Healthy...
Frontline Council staff more likely to be cut
Auckland Council’s chief executive says staff cuts from the mayor’s budget proposal are more likely to fall on frontline workers than higher salary earners. At...
Sale of Auckland airport shares causes debate
On June 1, Mayor Wayne Brown released the latest draft of his Auckland Council budget proposal, pulling back on cuts to social services while maintaining...
Parking fees set to rise
Parking in Auckland will be more expensive from July 1 if an Auckland Transport budget plan goes ahead. At the Transport and Infrastructure Committee on...
Council “savings” questioned
Auckland Council’s latest performance report shows savings of $95.7 million, exceeding the annual $90 million target. Of the total, $61.5 million was from ongoing cost...
