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Auckland Councillor Mike Lee says sale of Civic Administration Building by council controlled organisation should be reviewed by the Auditor General
4th Jun 19, 9:43am
Auckland Councillor Mike Lee says sale of Civic Administration Building by council controlled organisation should be reviewed by the Auditor General
Mayor Phil Goff says Auckland Council's share of the $1b City Rail Link project cost blowout can be paid for without increasing council debt or rates
18th Apr 19, 4:29pm
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Mayor Phil Goff says Auckland Council's share of the $1b City Rail Link project cost blowout can be paid for without increasing council debt or rates
The NZ Initiative's Sam Warburton says it's time to push back against a lack of evidence in local & central government policy making
8th Jun 18, 2:49pm
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The NZ Initiative's Sam Warburton says it's time to push back against a lack of evidence in local & central government policy making
Auckland house price rises following Housing Accord to ‘boost supply’ means ‘10 steps back before a single step forward,’ Rodney Dickens says; Labour’s urban limit & infrastructure debt proposal “offers much more hope”
5th May 17, 8:34am
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Auckland house price rises following Housing Accord to ‘boost supply’ means ‘10 steps back before a single step forward,’ Rodney Dickens says; Labour’s urban limit & infrastructure debt proposal “offers much more hope”
Auckland's City Rail Link - a very expensive punt, or the city's key economic enabler? Gareth Vaughan wades through the Business Case
8th Oct 16, 8:28am
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Auckland's City Rail Link - a very expensive punt, or the city's key economic enabler? Gareth Vaughan wades through the Business Case
Government pledges taxpayers' money to fund half the cost of Auckland's estimated $2.8b to $3.4b City Rail Link
14th Sep 16, 1:24pm
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Government pledges taxpayers' money to fund half the cost of Auckland's estimated $2.8b to $3.4b City Rail Link
Auckland Council's 'decision version' of the Unitary Plan, including maps, notified and open to appeal through the court
19th Aug 16, 6:46pm
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Auckland Council's 'decision version' of the Unitary Plan, including maps, notified and open to appeal through the court
Auckland Council says Unitary Plan to provide for more than 400,000 new homes to meet the demands of Auckland’s growth over the next 30 years
15th Aug 16, 3:19pm
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Auckland Council says Unitary Plan to provide for more than 400,000 new homes to meet the demands of Auckland’s growth over the next 30 years
Building Minister says Cabinet considering granting compulsory acquisition powers for Urban Development Authorities; initially says could be used to combat land-bankers, but then back-tracks; Reaction mixed
4th Jul 16, 10:57am
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Building Minister says Cabinet considering granting compulsory acquisition powers for Urban Development Authorities; initially says could be used to combat land-bankers, but then back-tracks; Reaction mixed
Siah Hwee Ang says Auckland's relationship with Los Angeles and Guangzhou underlines how Auckland is fast becoming an innovation hub of the Asia-Pacific and a truly global city
11th May 16, 10:01am
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Siah Hwee Ang says Auckland's relationship with Los Angeles and Guangzhou underlines how Auckland is fast becoming an innovation hub of the Asia-Pacific and a truly global city
Auckland Council commissioned study considers moving Auckland's port to Muriwai, the Manukau Harbour or the Firth of Thames
8th Apr 16, 5:03pm
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Auckland Council commissioned study considers moving Auckland's port to Muriwai, the Manukau Harbour or the Firth of Thames
Auckland Council decides to withdraw 'up-zoned' version of Unitary Plan from Independent Hearing Panel process; Councillors vote 13-8 to pull new 'denser' maps from Unitary Plan process; young renters pitted against old property owners in 6 hour meeting
24th Feb 16, 8:08pm
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Auckland Council decides to withdraw 'up-zoned' version of Unitary Plan from Independent Hearing Panel process; Councillors vote 13-8 to pull new 'denser' maps from Unitary Plan process; young renters pitted against old property owners in 6 hour meeting
The 2015 Interesties featuring John Key, Graeme Wheeler, Chinese property investors (or not), a boxing commenter, charts, ghost houses, a swearing economist, Mr O'Loan, immigrants, bubbles & plenty of disruption
21st Dec 15, 1:02pm
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The 2015 Interesties featuring John Key, Graeme Wheeler, Chinese property investors (or not), a boxing commenter, charts, ghost houses, a swearing economist, Mr O'Loan, immigrants, bubbles & plenty of disruption
Phil Goff on addressing Auckland's housing shortage without upsetting the NIMBYs; getting cosy with the Government; giving Auckland Council more decision-making powers & implementing road tolls
12th Dec 15, 5:02am
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Phil Goff on addressing Auckland's housing shortage without upsetting the NIMBYs; getting cosy with the Government; giving Auckland Council more decision-making powers & implementing road tolls
Finance Minister Bill English says 30yr infrastructure plan will include national data standards for roads, water & buildings; Sees more use of tolls
20th Aug 15, 10:20am
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Finance Minister Bill English says 30yr infrastructure plan will include national data standards for roads, water & buildings; Sees more use of tolls
Council re-submits Auckland Unitary Plan to Independent Hearings Plan with rules allowing higher density housing closer to CBD; includes removing rule banning redevelopment of all pre-1944 homes
22nd Jul 15, 7:31am
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Council re-submits Auckland Unitary Plan to Independent Hearings Plan with rules allowing higher density housing closer to CBD; includes removing rule banning redevelopment of all pre-1944 homes
Treasury looked at imposing 1% tax on capital value of Auckland rental property ahead of Budget 2015; also looked at mortgage interest levy and disallowing interest as a tax deduction for landlords
9th Jul 15, 7:33pm
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Treasury looked at imposing 1% tax on capital value of Auckland rental property ahead of Budget 2015; also looked at mortgage interest levy and disallowing interest as a tax deduction for landlords
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Friday; Getting nervous in Auckland real estate land? Chinese shares down 27% in 3 weeks; The Smith & Brown housing show & more
3rd Jul 15, 4:01pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Friday; Getting nervous in Auckland real estate land? Chinese shares down 27% in 3 weeks; The Smith & Brown housing show & more
Smith and Brown announce two new greenfield Special Housing Areas in South Auckland for up to 1,800 new homes as Auckland Council appears to end moratorium on new greenfield SHA consents
3rd Jul 15, 3:07pm
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Smith and Brown announce two new greenfield Special Housing Areas in South Auckland for up to 1,800 new homes as Auckland Council appears to end moratorium on new greenfield SHA consents
Auckland Council rubber stamps annual transport levy of $99 for residential ratepayers and $159 for business ratepayers
7th May 15, 2:34pm
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Auckland Council rubber stamps annual transport levy of $99 for residential ratepayers and $159 for business ratepayers
If it believes its own words the Government should be prepared to take centralised control of Auckland housing development
6th May 15, 4:43pm
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If it believes its own words the Government should be prepared to take centralised control of Auckland housing development
Auckland Mayor Len Brown unveils plans for motorway user charges and a $99-a-year ratepayer levy to pay for transport upgrades
30th Apr 15, 10:29am
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Auckland Mayor Len Brown unveils plans for motorway user charges and a $99-a-year ratepayer levy to pay for transport upgrades
Company co-owned by government, Auckland Council to take charge of major Auckland state housing redevelopment
30th Apr 15, 10:23am
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Company co-owned by government, Auckland Council to take charge of major Auckland state housing redevelopment
Smith says Govt planning new regulatory intervention in Auckland; says tough decisions needed on Heritage overlays restricting supply
5th Mar 15, 10:15am
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Smith says Govt planning new regulatory intervention in Auckland; says tough decisions needed on Heritage overlays restricting supply
Auckland Councillor Cameron Brewer says the Mayor's proposed cap on councillors' salaries should be extended to include caps on council staff numbers and salaries
4th Mar 15, 10:04am
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Auckland Councillor Cameron Brewer says the Mayor's proposed cap on councillors' salaries should be extended to include caps on council staff numbers and salaries