Articles by Bernard Orsman
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National
Watercare staff attend urgent meetings after bosses blindsided by reforms
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 8:24amDozens of Watercare staff were called into urgent meetings after Mayor Wayne Brown’s proposal to speed up back-office integration. Brown...
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National
Wayne Brown proposes stripping back AT’s functions in draft budget
Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 1:36pmAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown proposes stripping Auckland Transport of its planning, strategy and policy roles. Brown plans...
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National
Mother hears screw or brace come loose during son's ride on rollercoaster at A&P Show
Sunday, 17 November 2024, 3:28pmThe mother of a 5-year-old boy who rode a rollercoaster shut down over safety concerns said she heard a brace or screw come...
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National
Transport Minister in advanced talks with Mayor Brown to ‘reform’ Auckland Transport
Thursday, 14 November 2024, 12:30pmTransport Minister Simeon Brown and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown are discussing reforms for Auckland Transport. Wayne Brown...
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National
AT on the chopping block in bold plan by Mayor Wayne Brown
Wednesday, 13 November 2024, 7:09amWayne Brown has proposed abolishing Auckland Transport and other CCOs as part of his last budget this term. Brown aims to...
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National
'Blindsided': Speedway hits back at Auckland Council after being forced out of Western Springs
Thursday, 31 October 2024, 8:46amAuckland councillors voted 11-8 to spend $11 million upgrading Waikaraka Park for speedway. Speedway will race at Western...
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National
Public to have say on richlister's helipad plans for Westmere home
Tuesday, 15 October 2024, 12:08pmAli Williams and Anna Mowbray’s plans for a helicopter pad at their Westmere home will be publicly notified. Commissioner...
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National
Onehunga residents cannot drink aquifer water several more years due to traces of banned chemical
Tuesday, 8 October 2024, 5:09pmResidents in one of Auckland’s oldest suburbs cannot drink water for several more years from a local aquifer due to traces...
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National
HMNZS Manawanui catches fire and listing after it runs aground off the coast of Samoa
Sunday, 6 October 2024, 9:59amThe HMNZS Manawanui is on fire and listing after running aground near Upolu, Samoa. Seventy-five crew and passengers were...
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National
KiwiRail promises to cut train delays in time for CRL opening
Thursday, 3 October 2024, 7:26am- Ongoing faults and disruptions to Auckland’s rail network concern senior politicians ahead of the opening of the $5.5b...
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National
'Disgraceful': Mayor slams council staff over $263,000 beach stairs bill
Tuesday, 17 September 2024, 9:33amAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown has commented on the replacement of four sets of stairs at Milford Beach at a cost of $263,000,...
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National
'It makes me sick': Auckland homeowner has no say over sewer line and manhole on his property
Thursday, 29 August 2024, 7:03am- Green Bay resident Tomasz Malarczyk says Auckland Council and Watercare gave him no say over a wastewater pipe and manhole...
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National
Auckland booze crackdown: Supermarket alcohol sales end at 9pm, new cut-off time for bars
Friday, 16 August 2024, 7:03amA ban on selling booze after 9pm in supermarkets and bottle stores looks set to come into force in Auckland by December. A...
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Business
Worse than Covid: Popular café facing a bleak future from new roadworks in Auckland CBD
Tuesday, 16 July 2024, 4:18pmAuckland’s CBD retail scene has been struggling for years. The City Rail Link construction works, Covid, and the fall-out...
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National
'Poor effort': Mayor blasts AT over CBD parking charges controversy
Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 7:20amAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown has reprimanded Auckland Transport over its CBD parking charges, saying the process “is a poor...
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National
Transport Minister backs mayor, says AT needs 'greater accountability' after CBD parking hike
Monday, 13 May 2024, 12:45pmTransport Minister Simeon Brown has waded into debate on new 24-hour parking charges in the Auckland CBD, saying he agrees...
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Auckland
Mayor Wayne Brown bins long-term lease for Port of Auckland, sticks with status quo
Tuesday, 7 May 2024, 2:23pmAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown has binned plans for a long-term lease for Port of Auckland after brokering a $1.1 billion deal...
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National
Aucklander convicted of tax charges wins right to build beside heritage-protected boat sheds
Friday, 3 May 2024, 8:30amAn Auckland man convicted on tax charges last year has won permission to build three boat sheds alongside the picture-postcard...
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Auckland
Auckland councillors considering solutions to avoid water bills rising by 25 per cent
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 2:53pmAuckland councillors will consider a confidential paper tomorrow containing options to prevent water bills from rising by...
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National
Eden Park expected to be crowned Auckland’s main stadium today before formal vote next month
Monday, 29 April 2024, 1:49pmEden Park is tipped to be crowned the city’s premium stadium at a meeting of Auckland councillors behind closed doors today. Nearly...
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Auckland
Eden Park expected to be crowned Auckland's main stadium today before formal vote next month
Monday, 29 April 2024, 1:44pmEden Park is tipped to be crowned the city’s premium stadium at a meeting of Auckland councillors behind closed doors today. Nearly...
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National
Dog poo dumped in exclusive Auckland suburb at site of removed council bin
Wednesday, 24 April 2024, 7:13amDog walkers in the wealthy suburb of Remuera are dumping bags of dog faeces at the spot where Auckland Council has removed...
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National
Erica Stanford battles council to save North Harbour Stadium
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 3:39pmNational MP Erica Stanford has caused a stir in council circles for fronting a campaign to save North Harbour Stadium from...
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Auckland
Aucklanders face 25.8 percent water bill hike as leaders work to soften the blow
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 9:22pmWatercare is telling Aucklanders it may need to increase bills by up to 25.8 per cent from July as senior politicians work...
