Phil Goff
Phil Goff sets up for a second term as Auckland mayor
Phil Goff has won his second term as mayor of Auckland city after securing 48 percent of the vote. Mr Goff had nearly 156,000 votes, well over double that of his main challenge rival John Tamihere… Audio
Phil Goff wins landslide victory in weekend mayoral elections
Phil Goff won a landslide victory in the mayoral elections over the weekend, getting more than double the votes than his main rival John Tamihere. But despite now being more experienced in the job… Audio
Auckland's Phil Goff sets himself some big priorities
After a campaign that involved dozens of debates, hundreds of speaking engagements often marked by bitterness and personal attack, Auckland's mayor Phil Goff has been returned with nearly double the… Audio
Mayoral candidates concerned by low voter turnout
Low voter turnout and the way votes are cast are concerning mayoral candidates across the country - hoping to take out the top job. Voting in the local body elections closes at noon on Saturday. As… Audio
Auckland's mayor sceptical about moving port to Northland
Auckland's mayor is casting doubt on what the supercity stands to gain by shifting its port to Northland. The Government's working group is recommending the move, saying it only costs 800-million… Audio
Ak mayoral debate: John Tamihere defends use of Nazi slogan
It's the battle of two former Labour Party cabinet ministers - the race for the Auckland mayoralty. Joining us in our Auckland studio are the city's sitting mayor, Phil Goff, and his rival, John… Audio
John Tamihere criticised for use of Nazi salute
Auckland mayoral candidate John Tamihere used a Nazi slogan during a debate in Ponsonby on Tuesday evening. Mr Tamihere has defended the use of the phrase, because he thinks Mr Goff is a dictator… Audio
Auckland mayoral debate: Phil Goff v John Tamihere
Auckland's two mayoral front-runners join Checkpoint host Lisa Owen in RNZ's first mayoral debate.
Current mayor Phil Goff and contender John Tamihere have expressed little love for each other so… Video, Audio
Beneficiaries helped into work by govt, Auckland Council
The government and Auckland Council say they're landing jobs for beneficiaries as part of a scheme to deal with the looming skills gap.
As they pour billions of dollars into infrastructure projects… Audio
Tamihere’s plan ‘fundamentally reckless’ - Goff
Auckland's mayor is rubbishing John Tamihere's plan to freeze rates rises for three years, ditch the regional fuel tax, and ask landlords to hold off on rent hikes for the next three years. Phil Goff… Audio
Pacific leaders launch petition for long-wanted cultural centre
Pacific leaders have launched a petition calling on Auckland Council for a cultural centre to keep their heritage alive and boost tourism. The community says they've been asking for one for years and… Audio
'Poor quality planning stopping cities from growing' - Twyford
The government wants to be able to direct councils to free up planning rules to allow cities to grow both out and up, in a bid to solve the housing crisis.
The Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford… Video, Audio
Goff: It’s an election of ‘starkly contrasting values’
Auckland mayor Phil Goff has announced his bid for re-election, on a platform of tackling climate change and protecting the Auckland environment. He's pitting himself against former Labour colleague… Audio
Goff makes environment central plank of re-election campaign
Auckland's Mayor Phil Goff is campaigning on improving the region's natural environment and tackling climate change but admits he's going to need a lot of support from central government to do this… Audio
Auckland Council rezones land next to Ihumātao
Auckland Council has agreed to add 8.9 hectares to the Ōtuataua Stonefields Reserve, which borders the land at Ihumātao.
It's among the 233 hectares the Council's Planning Committee has decided to… Audio
Businesses near City Rail Link expect little compensation
Businesses around the City Rail Link expect little if anything from a proposed hardship fund to make up losses they've incurred being surrounded by a construction site.
Ongoing disruption from the… Audio
Auckland Council's $2m court cases against itself
The legal bills are $1.9 million and counting as Auckland Council effectively fights itself in two court cases.
The council's development company Panuku has been taking the council to the Environment… Audio
Costly court cases a reality of good process - Auckland mayor
Auckland mayor Phil Goff says it's a sad reality that making good decisions can end up costing ratepayers a small fortune in legal bills.
The council's development company Panuku, is embroiled in… Audio
Auckland prepares a heroes welcome for Black Caps
Plans are underway to welcome home the Black Caps when they arrive back in New Zealand after their defeat to England in the Cricket World Cup.
The mayor of Auckland, Phil Goff, discusses plans for… Audio
Auckland mayoralty race heats up over water prices
A battle over how much Aucklanders should pay for their water is looming as a central issue in the city's mayoralty race.
Candidate John Tamihere says if he wins he will sell a 49 percent stake in… Audio
