Tag: Auckland City Council
Budget cuts shut council services centre
Auckland Council has been criticised for failing to consult the community after announcing the closure of Waiheke Island Service Centre at Ostend, with two...
Local board pushes back against council’s new freedom camping bylaw
The Waiheke Local Board is at odds with Auckland Council over the direction of freedom camping on Waiheke. Council’s new draft bylaw would allow freedom...
Minister promises talks with Fullers and AT on ‘lifeline’ ferry services
Transport Minister Michael Wood wants to see Waiheke connected to Auckland with regular, well-run ferry services. Following a groundbreaking meeting between Minister Wood and...
Can Oneroa cope with visitor influx?
The issue of inadequate toilet facilities during the holiday period comes up every year, and although the number of visitors to the island could...
BNZ Chairman apologises for “lunatics and activists” remark
Former Auckland Council CEO Doug McKay has apologised following comments he made during a meeting last week in which he said Waiheke was “full...
Community housing plan survives ‘marathon with few winners’
After a marathon Auckland Council meeting, investigations are under way to see if three groups can purchase a property at 7 Waitai Road in...
Flood fix includes ‘intrusive’ outflow box
A three and a half metre wide coastal outfall at Blackpool Beach, roadside swales and 330m of new stormwater pipeline under Moa Avenue is...
Cr Mike Lee: Super city ‘the worst thing that has...
Auckland Council spends too much on itself, councillor Mike Lee said last week as he announced he will stand again for the Waitemata and...
Marina builder chasing Waiheke people for court costs
Some supporters of the incorporated society SKP that appealed to the Environment Court to prevent a marina being built at Kennedy Point may end...
New charges will bring gains amid pain
For ratepayers appeased by Mayor Phil Goff’s commitment to a 2.5 percent rate increase for the next two financial years – and 3.5 percent...
