Penny Hulse
Len Brown uses inauguration to push for Auckland rail
The new mayor of Auckland City has used his inaugural speech to push for the building of light rail from Albany to the airport. Audio
Feature Guest - Penny Hulse
The incoming deputy mayor of the new Auckland super city council was the top-polling candidate in the Waitakere ward with 16,875 votes. Audio
Auckland councillors say Government must keep promises
Some of Auckland's new councillors are already telling the government it had better listen to what the Super city has to say. Audio
Auckland water prices to fall under super city reform
The super city, which takes over in November, will come with just one region-wide water supplier, replacing seven council retailers - and that will save money. Audio
Top jobs at Auckland's supercity will 'bleed' staff
Auckland's supercity council is being criticised for hiring managers on conditions lower than other local bodies, raising fears it could harm the sector's ability to retain top staff. Audio
Criticism of timeline for super city submissions
Critics say Aucklanders have not had enough time to properly consider the proposed new supercity boundaries by today's deadline. Audio
Auckland reacts angrily to formal scrapping of Maori seats
The Maori Party is pushing for a conscience vote on Maori seats on the Auckland super council, saying it rejects the Cabinet's final decision not to have the seats. Audio
Angry West Aucklanders front up at super city meeting
Waitakere residents have promised to fight the Auckland super-city plan. Audio
Mayors claim super city plan will cost ratepayers
Six of the councils have now formed a group to pressure the Cabinet and Local Government Minister to change the plan. Audio
Hide declares bold new era for Auckland
The Act Party leader and Local Government Minister has delivered a new deal for Auckland. Audio
