Articles by Bernard Orsman
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National
Auckland’s long-awaited new property valuations released
Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 7:09amProperty values in Auckland’s outer suburbs have held up better than the 9% regional drop. Properties closer to the city...
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National
Auckland residential property values drop 9%, new CVs to be released this week
Monday, 9 June 2025, 2:35pmAucklanders will receive new property valuations from this week, affecting 630,000 properties. The valuations will set rates,...
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National
Auckland Transport’s $383k road safety project paused to consider fresh options
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 4:34pmA previous version of this story referred to a “$383,000 raised crossing project”. However, Auckland Transport says that...
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National
Westmere helipad opposition 'alarmist and unhelpful', says rich listers' lawyer
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 2:57pmConcerns by some people about Ali Williams and Anna Mowbray’s plans for a helipad at their Westmere property are “alarmist...
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National
Ali Williams and Anna Mowbray plan to use helicopters during 2-hour window while birds feed
Monday, 12 May 2025, 1:00pmAli Williams and Anna Mowbray plan to operate helicopters during a two-hour low tide window. Their $24 million Westmere mansion...
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News
High-profile businessman Sir Bob Jones has died
Friday, 2 May 2025, 2:14pmJones amassed a $2 billion property portfolio and founded the New Zealand Party in 1983. He is survived by three sons and...
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National
NZ First vows action over Waitākere Ranges 'co-governance' plan
Monday, 28 April 2025, 1:28pmShane Jones says New Zealand First opposes co-governance for the Waitākere Ranges management. Jones argues the proposal contradicts...
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National
Watch: Auckland mayor probed by police for video call while driving
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 12:17pmPolice are investigating Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown for making a video call while driving. Brown admitted the offence, apologised,...
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National
Speedway court battle: Controversial Auckland Council move faces legal challenge
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 4:30pmAuckland Council’s decision to move speedway from Western Springs to Waikaraka Park faces a court challenge. The Western...
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National
Western Springs stadium battle: Rugby club and promoters v Ali Williams, Anna Mowbray
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 7:19amPonsonby Rugby Club and music promoters are challenging Ali Williams and Anna Mowbray’s stadium proposal at Western Springs. Williams...
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National
Live: ‘Just get on with it’ - Crunch day for Auckland stadium debate, showdown meeting under way
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 2:29pmAuckland Council is debating two options for a new city stadium: Eden Park upgrade and Quay Park waterfront stadium. Both...
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National
Live: Big plans, big costs: Crunch day for Auckland’s stadium debate
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 11:03amAuckland Council is debating two options for a new city stadium: Eden Park upgrade and Quay Park waterfront stadium. Both...
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National
Billionaire couple’s seawall dispute at $24m waterfront property
Saturday, 15 March 2025, 8:09amEx-All Black Ali Williams and billionaire Anna Mowbray are in a dispute with Auckland Council over seawall works at their...
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National
Calls for change: Petition demands police bodycams after man’s death
Sunday, 9 March 2025, 1:46pmDavid Letele launched a petition for an independent investigation into Faasala Samu Matue’s death and mandatory police bodycams. The...
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National
Mayor Brown calls for halt on $60.5m Auckland city centre project
Wednesday, 26 February 2025, 7:06amAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown wants to halt the Victoria St linear park project due to cost and disruption. Brown criticised...
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National
Mayoral challenge? Desley Simpson testing Wayne Brown’s patience, insiders say
Tuesday, 25 February 2025, 8:10amAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown is losing patience with his deputy Desley Simpson over her mayoral ambitions, insiders say. Brown...
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Auckland
'Back me to finish the job': Wayne Brown announces he will stand for re-election as Auckland Mayor
Wednesday, 19 February 2025, 4:12pmWayne Brown seeks a second term as Auckland Mayor, emphasising his achievements and plans for CCOs. Brown’s tenure includes...
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National
Wine industry pioneer Peter Babich dies at 92
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 8:40amPeter Babich, a giant of New Zealand’s wine industry and a figurehead of the Dalmatian families who established vineyards...
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Auckland
Warm weather drying out ground could be the reason for old water main bursting
Monday, 13 January 2025, 4:28pmSummer weather could have caused a water main to burst, leading water to gush down Queen St in Auckland’s CBD yesterday. Watercare’s...
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National
Auckland dining institution Vivace put into liquidation on Christmas Eve
Friday, 27 December 2024, 8:01am• Vivace Restaurant and Bar in Auckland was liquidated on Christmas Eve, resulting in 20 job losses.• Owner Mandy Lusk...
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National
Summer closures of Auckland roads and public transport tipped to cause major disruption
Monday, 23 December 2024, 9:21amAuckland’s transport system faces major disruptions over summer due to extensive maintenance works. The rail network will...
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National
Auckland's $2b storm recovery fund coming under pressure
Monday, 2 December 2024, 3:14pmAuckland’s $2 billion storm recovery fund faces pressure as the cost of Category 3 buyouts rises. The council may need to...
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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...
