PoliticsFears funding shake-up will hurt ‘poorest of community’Local boards in South Auckland face funding cuts in Auckland Council's proposed long-term plan.Alka PrasadMon, 13 May
Politics‘I’m carrying on as if I will’: Auckland mayor considers second termWayne Brown on whether he’ll run for mayor again and why he's not threatened by Paula Bennett.Khalia StrongMon, 13 May
PoliticsPacific economist is cautiously optimistic new water plan can save Auckland from drowning in debtAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown has announced a new model to try and keep the city's water rates down while still tackling the agency's infrastructure challenges.Pacific MorningsWed, 08 May
PoliticsSouth Auckland will be ‘hit hard’ by congestion chargingSouth Auckland local boards say Council's plans to charge road users during peak traffic hours will add extra costs without addressing "unreliable public transport".Alka PrasadMon, 06 May
PoliticsSouth Auckland local boards: LTP feedback ‘not significant reflection of the community’Local boards across Auckland are gearing up to present community feedback on Auckland Council's long-term plan to the Governing Body next week.Alka PrasadFri, 03 May
News‘I’m trying to do my job’: Councillor reacts to racist graffitiJosephine Bartley has been the target of hate mail and prejudiced campaign tactics but she has vowed not to let the bullies get her down.Christine RovoiThu, 18 Apr
PoliticsCouncillor ‘hopeful’ reduced bin collection won’t lead to illegal dumpingSouth Aucklanders and council representatives have expressed concern about Auckland Council's proposed move to a fortnightly rubbish collection, but a local Councillor believes the move will help families reduce waste.Alka PrasadThu, 18 Apr
Politics‘Ōtara is for Ōtara’: Local board opposes boundary changeŌtara-Papatoetoe local board is opposing Auckland Council's requirement to extend Ōtara into parts of Papatoetoe.Alka PrasadThu, 11 Apr
PoliticsLocal board shakeup 'detrimental' to South Auckland communitiesMāngere-Ōtāhuhu and Ōtara-Papatoetoe local boards are opposing Auckland Council efforts to combine the two boards.Alka PrasadTue, 09 Apr
PoliticsCouncillors say AT should address 'transport poverty' before charging for road useTransport poverty in South and West Auckland need to be addressed before Auckland Transport starts time of use charges, according to some councillors.Alka PrasadThu, 04 Apr