Auckland, May 24 NZPA - The final legislation covering the reform of Auckland's local governance has received a mixed reaction from the city's mayors and business organisations.

By Kate Chapman of NZPA Wellington, May 24 NZPA - The final legislation covering the reform of Auckland's local governance has been released. Local Government Minister Rodney Hide said it showed the Government had listened to ratepayers, but the Opposition says otherwise.

Wellington, March 16 NZPA - Concern is mounting over the intended use of council-controlled organisations (CCOs) to manage the bulk of Auckland's assets under the new super city structure.

Wellington, May 31 NZPA - Aucklanders have four weeks to make submissions on a bill overhauling how their city is governed. A special select committee, the Auckland Governance Legislation Committee, has been set up to consider the Local Government (Auckland Council) Bill.