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Auckland’s Infrastructure Rated 92.9%
I’m always a bit dubious about international surveys that rate cities. In the latest one from the Economist’s “intelligence unit” Auckland...
Elliott Shared - Well, Almost
Elliott St’s Shared Space was officially opened this afternoon- and it felt liberating. Tonight was a different story (more on that later). This...
New Plaza On Its Way
Work has begun on completing the Plaza in front of the Rob Roy Tavern, which got shifted as part of the Victoria Park Tunnel Project work. The new Plaza, with a...
Auckland 10th Best In World?
Auckland is the 10th most liveable city in the world! Really? Well it’s again number 10 in this years Economist’s top 10 most liveable cities. The list...
Fort St Shared Space Starts
Construction is well underway to create a Shared Space in Fort St in the CBD. This involves wider and better quality footpaths , vegetation and trees, a cleaner...
Watch Len Brown’s News Conference
Auckland Mayor Len Brown told a packed news conference this afternoon that the CBD rail loop, which he campaigned on, will turn Auckland into the world’s most...
Free Buses For Kids?
Auckland’s Mayor has put “free buses for school kids” as his second wish for the super-city behind the 3 rail projects, in a list I noticed in...
Auckland Adds 23,300 People
Auckland’s population grew at the fastest rate in the June 2010 year, out of New Zealand’s 16 regions. But then Statistics New Zealand said today Auckland...
New Volcano Ash Concern
Auckland may be more vulnerable to ash-fall from volcanic eruptions than previously thought. This is the conclusion after scientists identified 29 previously unknown...
Major Changes To Auck Planning
Important reports on the future of Auckland- have been released by the governemnt post - the Auckland election and the outcome will help determine how much...
Outlook: A Few Storms
The reality seems to be sinking in for the government as it contemplates a rail-obsessed Auckland council, something abhorrent to its road lobby mates and core philosophy. After...
A New Eden
What do you think of the new multi-million dollar Eden Park revamp, three years in the making? Alex K comes away pleasantly surprised. I have to admit I was sceptical...
Summer Look AKT
In autumn, AKT got a new look. Now it’s spring, so with the sun shining and longer days, it’s time to get out the fresh paint again. Welcome to the Summer...
Study Urges New Cruise Terminal
ARC chair Mike Lee has repeated his call for a new attractive fit-for-purpose international cruise ship terminal on Queens Wharf, saying that Auckland has to take...
Airport Rail Being Taken Seriously
Good to see the morning paper has picked up on the airport rail debate, no doubt thanks to those who said they emailled them my post the other day. Even better to...
Time Running Out For Surprise Mayor
If any exciting new Auckland mayoral candidate is going to arise, there are only a few hours left for that person to do the official paper work. Nominations for...
Power Boost
An important piece of Auckland infrastructure opens tomorrow, one that hopefully will save us from another embarrassing power cut. Transpower’s second substation...
Goff Promises More Local Power
Labour today promised if government to change the law to guarantee Auckland local boards “real decision making powers.” Labour leader Phil Goff told...
Auckland World’s 4th Best!
They obviously didn’t try out our train service. Auckland is the fourth best city in the world for quality of living -Vienna retains the top spot , according...
Greens: SuperCity Still Flawed
The Greens doesn’t buy the government’s attempt to sooth Aucklanders concerns about the accountability of CCOs like Auckland Transport. And in its minority...
Inside NZTA Nerve Centre
This is what it looks like inside NZTA’s new hi-tech nerve centre which opened in Auckland this morning. The centre was officially opened this morning by MP...
Goff SuperCity Promise
Labour leader Phil Goff, saying National’s SuperCity plans for Auckland had “gone off the rails” today promised changes if Labour became the next...
(Video) Public Flock To Queens
A steady stream of people arrived at Queens Wharf this afternoon and for once, were able to march right in through the red gates. With ARC Chair Mike Lee declaring...
Cruise Ships Coming For RWC
On a day when Queens Wharf is finally open to the public comes news that the cruise ship, Pacific Dawn, with an expected 1590 passengers on board, will be at Queens...
Photos: Inside Eden Park
Here’s an updated look at how Eden Park’s big South Stand for the RWC 2011 is coming on and and construction inside the park. Eden Park's new South...
