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The New Zealand Transport Agency says it's still working out the funding for a number of key Auckland transport projects
11th Jun 19, 4:53pm
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The New Zealand Transport Agency says it's still working out the funding for a number of key Auckland transport projects
Auckland Council joins other local authorities around the country in declaring a climate emergency. Steve Forbes looks at why they are doing this and what it might mean for insurance
11th Jun 19, 3:46pm
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Auckland Council joins other local authorities around the country in declaring a climate emergency. Steve Forbes looks at why they are doing this and what it might mean for insurance
A number of major transport projects could be delayed over the next three years as the New Zealand Transport Agency reviews its funding
30th May 19, 5:00am
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A number of major transport projects could be delayed over the next three years as the New Zealand Transport Agency reviews its funding
Auckland Harbour Bridge walking and cycle path expected to cost between $100 million and $140 million
24th May 19, 2:50pm
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Auckland Harbour Bridge walking and cycle path expected to cost between $100 million and $140 million
Local Government New Zealand's campaign to increase voter turnout garners support
23rd May 19, 3:48pm
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Local Government New Zealand's campaign to increase voter turnout garners support
Auckland Council approves annual budget with Mayor Phil Goff wanting to focus on the positive as Councillor Mike Lee suggests the financial reality will emerge after the election
23rd May 19, 7:21am
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Auckland Council approves annual budget with Mayor Phil Goff wanting to focus on the positive as Councillor Mike Lee suggests the financial reality will emerge after the election
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says council has to make some tough decisions in this year's budget after the City Rail Link (CRL) budget blow-out; 'limited capacity' to deal with 'external shocks'
22nd May 19, 9:06am
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Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says council has to make some tough decisions in this year's budget after the City Rail Link (CRL) budget blow-out; 'limited capacity' to deal with 'external shocks'
Government remains undecided on response to NZ Super Fund proposal for Auckland light rail
7th May 19, 7:55am
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Government remains undecided on response to NZ Super Fund proposal for Auckland light rail
Councillor says decision to approve $500 million funding increase for City Rail Link was flawed
6th May 19, 1:50pm
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Councillor says decision to approve $500 million funding increase for City Rail Link was flawed
Paying for the $500 million City Rail Link cost blow-out proving a challenge for Auckland Mayor Phil Goff
3rd May 19, 11:32am
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Paying for the $500 million City Rail Link cost blow-out proving a challenge for Auckland Mayor Phil Goff
Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO Michael Barnett says the City of Sails has to make some tough decisions over moving the Ports of Auckland
2nd May 19, 7:43am
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Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO Michael Barnett says the City of Sails has to make some tough decisions over moving the Ports of Auckland
Government considers capping councils' liability for covering costs of shonky building work; MBIE hesitant, builders supportive, insurers want risks mitigated
26th Apr 19, 1:24pm
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Government considers capping councils' liability for covering costs of shonky building work; MBIE hesitant, builders supportive, insurers want risks mitigated
Mayor Phil Goff says Auckland Council's share of the $1b City Rail Link project cost blowout can be paid for without increasing council debt or rates
18th Apr 19, 4:29pm
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Mayor Phil Goff says Auckland Council's share of the $1b City Rail Link project cost blowout can be paid for without increasing council debt or rates
Cost blowout of $1 billion for Auckland City Rail Link confirmed as the price tag on the local government-central government partnership jumps to $4.4 billion
17th Apr 19, 5:29pm
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Cost blowout of $1 billion for Auckland City Rail Link confirmed as the price tag on the local government-central government partnership jumps to $4.4 billion
Government tasks Productivity Commission with exploring options for taxing vacant land, to prioritise work on ways to encourage investment in significant infrastructure projects
17th Apr 19, 2:52pm
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Government tasks Productivity Commission with exploring options for taxing vacant land, to prioritise work on ways to encourage investment in significant infrastructure projects
Auckland's MR8 Construction goes into voluntary administration hot on heels of government and key industry players signing a Construction Sector Accord
16th Apr 19, 12:50pm
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Auckland's MR8 Construction goes into voluntary administration hot on heels of government and key industry players signing a Construction Sector Accord
Auckland Council Group review of customer services highlights concerns about building consents
4th Apr 19, 8:12am
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Auckland Council Group review of customer services highlights concerns about building consents
Oliver Hartwich says the rest of Phil Twyford's housing policy is sufficiently ambitious and radical to solve NZ's housing problems without recourse to KiwiBuild
30th Mar 19, 10:12am
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Oliver Hartwich says the rest of Phil Twyford's housing policy is sufficiently ambitious and radical to solve NZ's housing problems without recourse to KiwiBuild
NZTA resignations and restructuring responsible for delays in major public projects in Auckland, according to councillor
28th Mar 19, 7:00am
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NZTA resignations and restructuring responsible for delays in major public projects in Auckland, according to councillor
Construction of a major public transport project is set to start in East Auckland next month but some people remain unconvinced
26th Mar 19, 5:36pm
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Construction of a major public transport project is set to start in East Auckland next month but some people remain unconvinced
Drought, disease and more extreme weather all predicted in Auckland Council climate change report
23rd Mar 19, 9:50am
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Drought, disease and more extreme weather all predicted in Auckland Council climate change report
Trumpeted 11 months ago by Phils Goff and Twyford as transformational, Auckland Council is now airing concerns about the $28 billion Auckland Transport Alignment Project
20th Mar 19, 3:23pm
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Trumpeted 11 months ago by Phils Goff and Twyford as transformational, Auckland Council is now airing concerns about the $28 billion Auckland Transport Alignment Project
Eden Park Trust secures $63.3 million dollar bail-out from Auckland Council
20th Mar 19, 7:56am
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Eden Park Trust secures $63.3 million dollar bail-out from Auckland Council
Latest financial update from Auckland Council forecasts its debt will be below its $9 billion target for this financial year
17th Mar 19, 8:25am
Latest financial update from Auckland Council forecasts its debt will be below its $9 billion target for this financial year
Auckland councillors to vote next week on whether to take on a $40m ASB loan to the Eden Park Trust that dates back to the old Auckland City Council
15th Mar 19, 12:27pm
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Auckland councillors to vote next week on whether to take on a $40m ASB loan to the Eden Park Trust that dates back to the old Auckland City Council