Articles by Bernard Orsman
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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...
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National
Auckland Museum's top attractions closed indefinitely due to asbestos
Thursday, 26 June 2025, 8:27amAuckland War Memorial Museum’s two most popular attractions, Te Marae Atea Māori Court and the Pacific galleries, have been...
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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...
