Articles by Bernard Orsman
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National
Minister 'monitoring' case after judge voids election result amid voter fraud claims
Wednesday, 17 December 2025, 11:00amLocal Government Minister Simon Watts says he is closely monitoring developments after a judge voided a South Auckland election...
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National
Judge voids election result after claims of voter fraud in South Auckland
Tuesday, 16 December 2025, 3:31pmA judge has voided a South Auckland local body election result after claims of voter fraud. Judge Richard McIlraith found...
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Auckland
'A fitting choice': Why Zara Stanhope will lead Auckland Art Gallery
Tuesday, 16 December 2025, 1:12pmA former head curator at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, Dr Zara Stanhope, is stepping into the role as director of the...
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Politics
'Strong anger': Ex-Cabinet minister warns Auckland housing plan could cost Nats votes
Saturday, 13 December 2025, 9:37amFormer National Cabinet Minister Maurice Williamson is urging the Government to pull back from its mandated intensification...
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National
Akl inner suburbs face 60% price hike for residential parking permits
Friday, 5 December 2025, 8:56amAuckland’s inner-city residents face a 60% increase in the residential parking permit, which allows them the right to park...
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Auckland
Auckland households face 7.9% rates rise to fund $5.5b City Rail Link
Monday, 1 December 2025, 6:49pmAuckland households face a 7.9% rate rise next year, primarily to fund operating costs for the$5.5 billion City Rail Link...
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Politics
Watch: 'Less dumb stuff' - Wayne Brown on what's next for Auckland after winning second term as Mayor
Saturday, 11 October 2025, 1:53pmWayne Brown has stormed home to win a second term as Mayor of Auckland, comfortably beating his main challenger, Kerrin Leoni. In...
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National
'Nut jobs at AT': Marketer blasts speed hump rollout at new Auckland suburb
Tuesday, 23 September 2025, 7:09amThe large number of speed bumps at Milldale is driven by the “nut jobs” at Auckland Transport, says the marketing consultant...
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Auckland
'I'm feeling quite stuck': Homeowner battles AT over road damage claim
Sunday, 21 September 2025, 2:15pmAn Auckland man is still pursuing damages for cracks through his house after a report commissioned by Auckland Transport...
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National
'It's just too much': Residents in new suburb complain of 22 speed humps
Saturday, 20 September 2025, 3:55pmHenri Labuschagne has to navigate 22 speed humps when he drives home each day through his newly built suburb north of Auckland...
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National
'I don't want this job': Why local board candidate doesn't want you to vote for him
Tuesday, 16 September 2025, 9:50amJamaine Ross has a blunt message for voters in next month’s local body elections: “Don’t vote for me”. The father, husband...
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National
'Democratic voice denied': Claims rural Aucklanders 'misled' after shock rates jump
Tuesday, 16 September 2025, 7:25amRural ratepayers on the northern outskirts of the Super City were misled about the real-world impact of steep rate increases...
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Auckland
'Finger guns': Local board member apologises for gun-to-head gesture at Govt minister
Wednesday, 3 September 2025, 3:32pmŌrākei Local Board member Troy Churton has apologised after making a gun-to-the-head gesture to Cabinet Minister Paul Goldsmith...
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National
The four wealthy suburbs hit hard by Auckland's new coastal development rules
Thursday, 21 August 2025, 7:17amBeachfront properties in several of Auckland’s most expensive suburbs are being slapped with new rules restricting development...
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National
Rural rates revolt: Anger mounts over 'staggering' increases
Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 7:35amRural ratepayers are on the warpath against the Auckland Council after being blindsided by steep rate rises. Council officers...
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National
Wayne Brown urges Govt to reconsider bed levy amid 'grim' Akl economy data
Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 7:25amAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown is calling on the Government to reconsider its opposition to a bed night levy, arguing it’s a...
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National
Inside Auckland’s $5.5b City Rail Link: PM and VIPs take historic trip underground
Friday, 8 August 2025, 1:23pmHistory was made today when Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Cabinet ministers, Mayor Wayne Brown, and VIPs rode on the...
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National
‘Unfair punishment’: Rural Auckland homeowners hit hard by sudden rates jump
Thursday, 7 August 2025, 12:08pmRural communities on the outskirts of the Super City are being hit with “staggering” rate increases coming “out of left field”,...
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Auckland
'Serious dent': Asbestos woes hit Auckland Museum's revenue
Thursday, 31 July 2025, 4:09pmThe discovery of asbestos at Auckland Museum is driving away tourists and causing a $2.5 million fall in income, Auckland...
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Auckland
'A terrible decision': Opponent group appeals rich-listers' private helipad approval
Monday, 21 July 2025, 3:29pmThe decision to allow rich-listers Ali Williams and Anna Mowbray to fly helicopters from their $26 million Westmere home...
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National
Council boss probes mayoral executive's company liquidation owing $560k to IRD
Monday, 21 July 2025, 12:33pmAuckland Council chief executive Phil Wilson is investigating a mayoral executive who owns a property company in liquidation...
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Auckland
Deadly volcanic eruption clouds could travel 15km across Auckland - research
Sunday, 13 July 2025, 10:34amDeathly clouds of hot, fast-moving gas and debris could travel much farther than previously thought in a volcanic eruption...
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National
'Massively disappointed': Helipad approval sparks backlash
Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 8:37pmThere are calls for Auckland Council to clamp down on private helicopters in residential areas after Ali Williams and Anna...
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National
New 110km/h speed limit for Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway starts tomorrow
Monday, 30 June 2025, 10:55amA new 110km/h speed limit on the Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway will come into effect first thing tomorrow morning, Transport...
