Todd Niall
$1.3 billion of private investment sought for Alk waterfront
Auckland's waterfront is seeking more than one billion dollars of private property investment for its next stage. Audio
Housing minister's focus is to open up land supply
The new Housing Minister Nick Smith has fired shots across the bow of Auckland council saying he will break what he calls the "stranglehold" of Auckland Council's policy of containing urban sprawl. Audio
Auckland's first double-deck commuter bus takes to road
Auckland's first double-decker commuter bus has taken to the road as part of a new push to boost patronage. Audio
Auckland's first commuter double-decker bus takes to road
The bus can carry up to a hundred passengers, takes up less space on the road than a large conventional bus, and will become a much more common sight. Audio
Auckland public transport uses millions below forecast
The boom in public transport use in Auckland has gone into reverse and patronage could be millions lower than expected. Audio
Competitiveness expect backs Auckland council plans
Plans to create more higher-density housing in Auckland have been backed by an international expert in competitiveness. Audio
IRD reaps $68-million from undeclared property speculators
Inland Revenue has clawed back more than sixty eight million dollars from people not declaring income from property speculation over the past three years. Audio
Aucklanders views sought on major reshape of communities
Aucklanders are about to join the biggest debate in their history about the shape of neighbourhoods and communities over the next thirty years. Audio
Auckland city's golf clubs moving out to make way for houses
Auckland's suburban golf network is being shaken up as golf clubs facing financial pressure are wooed by property developers chasing housing land. Audio
Govt to hand over Auckland waterfront property to council
The Government is planning to give $30 million worth of waterfront property to Auckland Council and also transfer its seats on the board running the Eden Park stadium to it. Audio
Nearly one thousand attend Sir Paul Holmes funeral
Nearly a thousand people have attended the funeral service today for the broadcaster Sir Paul Holmes. Audio
Team New Zealand launches boat that will chase America's Cup
The America's cup challenger Team New Zealand has launched the yacht which it hopes will bring back the trophy later this year. Audio
Costly new ferry services need commuters
Auckland has a new public transport service this morning with millions of dollars spent creating a ferry line to the upper reaches of the Waitemata Harbour. Audio
Fare evader crackdown to step up on Auckland trains
Fare evasion on Auckland trains is to be tackled. Audio
Tension between Auckland Council and the Government persists
Crucial decisions on who will shape the development of Auckland are looming, as signs of tension emerge between Auckland Council and the Government. Audio
Auckland Transport finalises detail of route for rail tunnel
A newly built block of 24 apartments in central Auckland has had a reprieve. Audio
Outspoken for 28 December 2012
Todd Niall and a panel examine what say Maori should have on the Auckland council. Audio
Maori board may co-opt outsiders to Alk council committees
Is Auckland Council's Maori board a success? we preview tonight's Outspoken programme. Audio
The Government is confident it owns a large housing development
Much of the land was compulsorily acquired under the Public Works Act and the Government has obtained a legal opinion on whether the new development meets the criteria for "State Housing Purposes"… Audio
Auckland correspondent discusses latest transport row
Auckland's planned downtown rail tunnel has been setback, with the Government rejecting a major report arguing that it needs to be built. Audio