The battle over the future of Takapuna Golf Course has been pitched as golfers vs the council. But a rival golf superpower thinks it’s come up with a way to keep everyone happy. Eric Faesenklout and I should be mortal…

Auckland Council thought it could get rid of one of its 14 golf courses. It’s learning a harsh lesson in the power of the putt. Richard Hills seemed cautiously optimistic as he talked last month about the council’s plans to…

The last time an Auckland Council body tried to get rid of a golf course, it ended in disaster. Maybe this time it’ll be different. Auckland Council isn’t known for its ambition. Recently it turned down an 11-storey timber building…