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The race for Auckland's mayoralty is on! - Times
1 day ago · This year’s local elections aren’t for another 10 months, but that hasn’t stopped Ted Johnston from announcing his candidacy for Auckland’s mayoralty already. The experienced criminal barrister says he’s standing for the role again and it’s time for “competence and good policies to be the decider”. “Isn’t it time we got the best mayor, with […]
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More Auckland residents postponing rates payments - Times
3 days ago · The Auckland Ratepayers’ Alliance is sounding a warning over the rising number of residents in the city who are postponing their rates payments. News media recently reported the number of people doing just that has grown by 648 in the last financial year, a 65 per cent increase from five years prior. “The number of Aucklanders […]
Outcome of investigation into fatal crash revealed - Times
2 days ago · No charges were laid following a multi-vehicle crash in east Auckland last year that left one person dead and several others injured. The incident happened on Whitford-Maraetai Road in Beachlands at about 6.35am on June 10. At the time, a police spokesperson said emergency services responded to the crash, which involved three vehicles. “Sadly, one […]
Police pleased with lower road toll - Times
4 days ago · Police say they’re pleased there have been far fewer road deaths for the 2024/2025 holiday period compared to last year. The holiday period road toll provisionally stands at 13, which is just over half of last year’s total of 22. Director Road Policing, Superintendent Steve Greally, says while it’s fantastic to have seen that number drop, any death on the […]
Much done, but much more to do - Times
Dec 30, 2024 · By Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister and MP for Botany I’m incredibly proud of the work my team has delivered in 2024. It’s been a mammoth year for the Government, because a mammoth amount of work is needed to get New Zealand back on track. New Zealanders should feel confident they’ve got a Government working hard […]
New Three Strikes law under fire - Times
Oct 23, 2024 · As the Government pats itself on the back for “listening to New Zealanders” about reinstating three-strikes criminal law, it’s receiving criticism that changes are not going far enough, and the bill’s passage is subverting parliamentary process. Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee says Cabinet has agreed to recommend modifications to the Sentencing (Reinstating Three Strikes ...
Council starts action to recover $2.3 billion - Times
Oct 18, 2024 · 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 the next decade for infrastructure projects, is open for public consultation. Among highlighted projects are a major $550 million upgrade for level crossings in Takanini, the creation of a $12.5m town […]