12 May 2025

Around the motu: Amy Williams in Auckland

From Nine To Noon, 10:45 am on 12 May 2025
The newly built house on Rawene Avenue.

 Anna Mowbray, the co-founder of toy company Zuru, and her partner, former All Black Ali Williams, are asking for their latest application for consent to land helicopters at their Rawene Avenue Photo: RNZ/Maia Ingoe

Ali Williams and Anna Mowbray's controversial plans for a helipad go before a council panel this week as the council tries to tighten rules for helipads on Waiheke and Great Barrier islands.

The most valuable state house in New Zealand is in Ponsonby, and Western Springs options are out for consultation.

Amy Williams is a RNZ senior reporter in Auckland