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WATCH: Cr Josephine Bartley's maiden speech

New Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Ward Councillor Josephine Bartley is the first Pasifika woman to be elected to Auckland Council.

Ian McKinnon Drive Cycleway construction begins

Construction starts on a new link to better connect the North Western Cycleway to the city centre.

Auckland Council by-elections final results

Proposed plan change refines planning controls for Three Kings site

A proposed change to the Auckland Unitary Plan will add further planning controls for Three Kings site.

Archaeological work begins for AMETI Eastern Busway project

AMETI Eastern Busway has started pre-construction work on the Panmure to Pakuranga stage.

Takarunga / Mt Victoria summit vehicle-free from March

The summit of Takarunga / Mt Victoria will be permanently closed to all private motor vehicles from 1 March.

New deal makes 'Wynyard hybrid' proposal a viable option for America’s Cup

The Government and Auckland Council welcome a new deal for a Wynyard hybrid option that will deliver a world class America’s Cup village on Auckland’s waterfront in 2020-21.

Speeding up crowds getting to Mt Smart Stadium

Improvements to Penrose train station will get concert-goers to and from the station more quickly with less crowding.