Phil Goff
America's Cup: Wynyard wharf option still possible
Auckland Council and government officials are meeting to look again at whether an alternative plan for the America's Cup village is feasible. They'll talk to a fuel storage company that has agreed to… Audio
Goff denies trying to keep port report secret
Auckland's mayor Phil Goff denies trying to keep secret a report that reveals the potential one billion dollar cost of moving Auckland's port. Audio
Testy council meeting shows Goff's honeymoon over
Analysis - The Auckland mayor has copped scathing criticism from some of his closest political allies in council over his leadership style, writes Todd Niall. Video
Wishlist: Goff wants govt to kick in for new stadium
The Auckland mayor's wishlist includes getting the government to kick in for a new downtown stadium, and a law change to allow Māori seats on his council.
Aucklanders' confidence in council rises slightly
Only 20 percent of Aucklanders have confidence and trust in their council, although this is up slightly on a year ago.
Aucklanders could face hefty rate rises under funding shakeup
Aucklanders could face a rates rise of six point two percent in the biggest proposed shake-up yet of how the city pays for its growing needs. Mayor Phil Goff wants new layers of rates to speed-up the… Audio
Goff proposes 6.2% rate rise, remove transport levy, add fuel tax
Phil Goff says he wants a 6.2 percent rates rise next year but he tells our Auckland Correspondent Todd Niall he's not going back on a campaign pledge to keep rates rises to 2.5 percent, saying he… Audio
Mayor Phil Goff responds to PwC on Maori outcomes
The Auckland Council is being told it needs to do more to meet its obligations to improve life for Maori in the city. Audio
Team NZ accepts council's America's Cup option
Auckland councillors have backed a $132 million dollar plan to build eight bases across the Wynyard, Halsey Street and Hobson Wharves ahead of America's Cup 2021. And that's something Team NZ has… Audio
Goff narrows down America's Cup venue options
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff spent the weekend meeting with community groups and Team New Zealand management to try and narrow down hosting options for the 2021 America's Cup. Two of the original five… Audio
Goff narrows down America's Cup venue options
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff spent the weekend meeting with community groups and Team New Zealand management to try and narrow down hosting options for the 2021 America's Cup. Two of the original five… Audio
Goff's America's Cup wharf option focus for officials
A list of five possible options for America's Cup bases in Auckland has now been shortlisted to three preferred options and mayor Phil Goff is now working with Government officials to work out how to… Audio
Goff wants govt to chip in for 2021 America's Cup
Auckland's mayor says the benefits from hosting the 2021 Americas Cup regatta will be felt throughout the country, not just his city. It'll cost Auckland betwen $140-190 million to host the event and… Audio
AKL mayor on course to underspend predecessor
Analysis - Auckland's mayor Phil Goff seems on-track to deliver on his promise to run a more frugal office than his predecessor Len Brown.
Twyford floats plan to scrap Auckland rural-urban boundary
Housing Minister Phil Twyford says he wants to scrap Auckland's rural-urban boundary to allow the city to grow outward. He says given population growth projections, the city will need to grow upwards… Audio
People favour fuel levy over other charges - Phil Goff
Incoming Transport minister Phil Twyford has told Morning Report a charge of 10 cents per litre of fuel in Auckland would help fund the coalition's plan to build a $15 billion transport project over… Audio
Goff tells ATEED to take 'a hard look' at its focus
Auckland's mayor is again targeting the city's economic development agency - this time asking it to reassess its entire operation or face an external review.
Goff's first year anniversary as Mayor of Auckland
Phil Goff's first anniversary as mayor of Akl is today. His job overseeing the largest city in the country is under scrutiny as the media go over the numbers. Audio
Slow start to Goff mayoralty
Analysis - After a year in the mayoral chains, RNZ's Auckland correspondent Todd Niall takes a look at Phil Goff's achievements, and what's still to come. Video
Pay overspending shadows Goff's first mayoral year
Auckland's mayor Phil Goff's marks his first year in office this weekend. But the shine may have come off with details emerging of a $42 million budget blowout on salaries and almost $13 million spent… Audio