Phil Goff
Phil Goff marks first year as mayor, awaits new govt
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff marks a 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 on… Audio
Goff not involved in King's Watercare appointment
Auckland mayor Phil Goff was not part of a panel that appointed his friend and former colleague Annette King to the board of a council-controlled organisation, he says.
Auckland Council backs Māori seat, but with govt stamp
A dedicated Māori seat on the country's biggest local body is a step closer, but still rests in the hands of the next government. In principle.
Auckland councillors have backed the move to create a… Audio
Māori seat for Auckland will need law change
The fate of a dedicated Māori seat on Auckland Council now depends on the mayor persuading the government to change legislation. Auckland councillors voted ten-to-five during their meeting yesterday… Audio
Goff to vote 'do nothing' on Auckland Māori seat
A chance to create a Māori seat on the Auckland Council may be lost when it's put to a vote today, with the mayor Phil Goff preferring to do nothing. The city's Independent Māori Statutory Board and a… Audio
Fuel crisis: Traffic lights synced, bus lanes for tankers - Goff
Auckland's jet fuel crisis has worsened, with an expected 3000 travellers in Auckland having flights cancelled today. Meanwhile, more tankers carrying heavier loads are starting to deliver fuel to… Audio
Akl Council development 'short-sighted' - housing sector
The community housing sector is critical of a big Auckland Council development, which will deliver more than 100 upmarket apartments but exclude social or affordable homes. Video
Auckland Council slammed for Mt Eden development
The community housing sector is critical of a big upmarket Auckland council development which excludes affordable apartments. Audio
Goff defends upmarket council housing development
Auckland Council's development arm Panuku is seeking approval for 102 apartments and shops in a stylish block in Mt Eden village. The Auckland Community Housing Providers Network says the decision to… Audio
Phil Goff may have to break his election promise
Max Rashbrooke of Victoria University on whether Auckland Council needs to cut costs to keep Mayor Phil Goff's rates rise promise. Audio
Can Phil Goff's 10-year plan keep a lid on Auckland rate rises?
Analysis - The mayor isn't giving up on his 2.5 percent pledge, but his opening pitch for the city's 10-year budget raises serious doubts, writes Todd Niall. Video
Four buyers in running for Auckland affordable housing land
A contentious deal for council-owned land has been widened to include three iwi groups, after a spat over the price. Audio
Business group wants Auckland's 30 year transport plan done in
While Auckland's mayor Phil Goff is pondering how to help fund for a billion dollar blowout in the region's transport needs, a business group wants a radical speeding up of major projects. Video, Audio
'I'm in negotiations with govt' - Phil Goff hints at rates rise for transport costs
Auckland needs another $1 billion to speed up its public transport projects. The government says it can cover it. Auckland Mayor Phil Goff tells us he's been in talks with the government and has… Audio
Govt warming to light rail idea - Auckland Mayor Phil Goff
National and Labour have showcased competing transport packages. Housing and immigration are also high up on party agendas. Auckland Mayor Phil Goff joins us to discuss the latest. Video, Audio
Labour and National face off over Auckland transport
As the election campaign begins to get into full swing, both Labour and National have laid out their proposals to improve Auckland's transport network. Audio
Auckland Mayor gets $5k pay rise
Auckland's mayor is getting a pay rise of nearly $5000, to almost $275,000.
Insight: Tacking towards the next America's Cup
The America's Cup celebration parades have come to an end, but the planning for the next race has only just started. Todd Niall considers where and what form the next America’s Cup challenge will… Video, Audio
$300m interest-free infrastructure loan for Auckland
Mayor of Auckland welcomes a $300 million interest free loan to fund infrastructure from the Government. Phil Goff says it's good, but much more still needs to be done to sort housing out for the… Audio
Govt money will help Auckland's housing woes - Phil Goff
The Government will loan Auckland Council $300 million to support more than 10,000 homes at Whenuapai and Redhills. Audio
