Tag: Josephine Bartley
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...
Feedback called for on city’s dog rules
Residents and ratepayers can unleash their views on the Auckland Council’s proposed changes to dog rules.
The public can take part in the five-week consultation...
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...
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...
New rules on alcohol sales in force
New rules limiting the hours that alcohol can be sold at licensed shops such as supermarkets and bottle stores in Auckland have come into...
Auckland Council faces off with Government over Eastern Busway
Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter, funded by New Zealand on Air
Auckland Council is calling on the coalition Government to fund the Eastern Busway...
Councillor Williamson reveals new-found Māori ancestry
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
Howick Ward councillor Maurice Williamson was 'welcomed to the family' when he...
Dog attacks on the rise across Auckland
A new report shows the number of dog attacks as well as aggressive and roaming canines is on the rise across the city.
Auckland Council's...
Household pets allowed on Auckland’s buses, trains, ferries
Pets are now permanently welcome on Auckland’s public transport.
Auckland Transport (AT) says the move follows the success of two previous trials allowing small domestic...
Ethnic local election candidates hit hard by defaced billboards
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter, Funded By New Zealand on Air
Billboard vandalism "hits hard" for ethnic candidates in this year's local election,...
‘Fishing is killing shags’
East Auckland resident Corina Hooper has seen first-hand the devastating impact that fishing has had on the pied shag population within the Tamaki Estuary.
Pied...
Shags are dying in Panmure Basin, councillor says
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter, and Zoe Garden
Funded by New Zealand on Air
An Auckland councillor is calling for stronger protections for...
