Tag: New Zealand on Air
Public to be asked about bed night visitor levy
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
The Auckland Council is to publicly consult on the proposed bed night...
Star children’s music creator heads to folk festival
East Auckland’s star children’s music entertainer is looking forward to her performances at this weekend’s Auckland Folk Festival.
The popular annual music event, held each...
AI used to map landslide risks
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
Auckland Transport (AT) has been using artificial intelligence (AI) to identify landslide...
Cemetery bylaws to be publicly consulted
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
Auckland Council will seek public feedback on cemetery bylaws and whether they...
Council backs four-year electoral term
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
The Auckland Council is showing its support for a four-year electoral term...
Debate over big vs local contractors
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
The debate over the future of Auckland Council’s facility maintenance contracts has...
Councillors in favour of CCO reform
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
Councillors are backing major reforms to council-controlled organisations (CCOs), disbanding Eke Panuku...
Uptake of public transport contactless payments
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
Auckland Transport’s chief executive says there has been a 10 per cent...
Feedback called for proposed changes to dog walking
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
The Auckland Council will call for public feedback on proposed changes to...
AT gender pay gap worse than national average
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
Auckland Transport’s gender pay gap exceeds the national median, with women earning...
City debt projected to reach $14 billion
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
Auckland’s civic debt is projected to hit $14 billion in 2025, despite...
Councillors call for meetings with ministers
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
Some Auckland councillors are urging the restoration of regular meetings with Government...
Council opposes Treaty Principals Bill
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
Auckland Council has voted to oppose the Treaty Principles Bill, triggering contentious...
Council allocates $5m to road corridor slips
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
The Auckland Council is allocating $5 million for a one-time programme to...
Council hints at further rates increases
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
Auckland Council has signalled potential rates increases beyond the planned 5.8 per...
Councillors worried about mayor’s CCO plan
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
Auckland councillors have raised concerns about a lack of clarity in Mayor...
Mayor questions placement of electric ferry chargers
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has challenged Auckland Transport and Eke Panuku over...
Council calls on AT to review ferry fares
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
Auckland Council is calling for Auckland Transport to reevaluate after a proposal...
Council meets almost half of savings target in first quarter
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
The Auckland Council says it has achieved nearly half of its $66...
Howick Local Board weighs in on mayor’s proposals
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
Howick Local Board members have called for urgent action on Tāmaki Estuary...
“Pot-line” suggested for AT’s pothole pledge
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
Auckland Transport is reporting success after the first week of its pothole...
Council underestimates property buyout numbers
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
The Auckland Council expects more properties to be bought out than anticipated...
AT makes pothole repair promise to Aucklanders
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
Auckland Transport has made a promise to Aucklanders that it will repair...
Councillor: Speedway consultation “fudged and fraudulent”
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
A heated debate erupted over the Auckland Council’s consultation process for speedway...
Councillors worried about less road safety funds
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
Auckland councillors have raised concerns that the road safety funding shortfall could...
Council starts action to recover $2.3 billion
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
The Auckland Council’s draft Contributions Policy, aimed at recovering $2.3 billion over...
