Talking Auckland Council Budgets

 

Last night on the All About Auckland Show I was along side Rod Oram in talking about the 2015-2025 Long Term Plan the Mayor has recently announced to the City. We know that the Mayor is looking at around $2.9 billion work of cuts with both the Parks, Community and Culture, as well as Auckland Transport facing upwards of between 33-39% percent cuts. This is on top on constant Main Stream Media reports of Council staff costs continuing to increase despite pressures onto the Long Term Plan.

The first link below looks at the first glimpses of the Budget or rather the 2015-2025 Long Term Plan which we will be “consulted on” early next year:

Episode 34 – Analysing the Ten Year Budge

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After the analysis Rod Oram and myself give our thoughts on the Long Term Plan and where it is heading:

All About Auckland Show Episode 34 – Our Experts do the Budget Analysis

 

Yes I did I see I got promoted from Auckland Commentator to Political Commentator. Hmm I wonder if I can attract a fee now? Anyhow your thoughts on the 2015-2025 Long Term Plan holes can be left in the comment box below.