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City Counselling

Two alternating Auckland City Councillor's Lotu Fuli and Shane Henderson tell us the latest in Council news every Thursday on The Wire. 

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City Counselling w/ Lotu Fuli: 13 April, 2023

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Thu 13 Apr 2023

Last night former police commissioner Mike Bush released his review into the council's response to the January 27 floods. Simon spoke with Manukau councillor Lotu Fuli about the report and what the report means for the council. Simon also spoke with councillor Fuli about the public's response to the Auckland city council's proposed budget. Simon started by asking councillor Fuli to explain what stage the budget is currently in.

City Counselling w/ Shane Henderson: 6 April, 2023

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Thu 6 Apr 2023

For city counselling this week Simon spoke with Waitākere councillor Shane Henderson about the recently announced extra harbour crossing project as well as light rail in Auckland. Shane also spoke about the bus driver shortage and how communities in the west are still in recovery mode post cyclone. Simon started by asking Shane to discuss the varying states of recovery in these communities.

City Counselling w/ Shane Henderson: 23 March, 2023

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Thu 23 Mar 2023

For this week's City Counselling segment Simon spoke with Waitakare Councillor Shane Henderson. Shane has been out in the community discussing the budget and getting feedback on the proposed cuts from residents in Waitakere. Simon started by asking Shane how the feeling is in the Waitakere community towards the budget.

City Counselling w/ Shane Henderson: March 2, 2023

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Thu 2 Mar 2023

Simon speaks to Councillor Shane Henderson about the damage to the communities on the west coast as well as why he described the upcoming Auckland City Budget as the most important in 10 years. 

City Counselling w/ Mike Lee: February 10, 2023

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Fri 10 Feb 2023

Auckland is still reeling from last week’s intense rainfall and subsequent flooding.

Damage from the weather event has left many without possessions and housing.

However, Cyclone Gabrielle is on course to hit the top of the North Island this weekend and into next week.

David spoke to Councillor Mike Lee about the clean up and what to prepare for the incoming cyclone.

City Counselling w/ Mike Lee: January 27, 2023

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Fri 27 Jan 2023

Auckland Transport’s recommendation that people drive to Elton’s John tonight and tomorrow is leaving people bewildered. 

Also, Waiheke residents want to see a marine reserve created in the northern part of the island. However, they say DOC is dragging their feet on the issue.

David spoke to Councillor Mike Lee about the two topics.

City Counselling w/ Shane Henderson: January 20, 2023

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Fri 20 Jan 2023

David brings us City Counselling with Shane Henderson, they start off by speaking about freedom camping laws.

City Counselling w/ Mike Lee: December 16, 2022

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Fri 16 Dec 2022

On Friday 15th of December, Auckland Councillors discussed the Mayor’s draft proposal for the annual 2023/24 budget.

While the budget proposal passed and was sent for public consultation, it has proved controversial as it includes deep cuts to services and selling Auckland Airport shares.

Mayor Brown also caused controversy when he suggested Auckland Airport would be seeking capital investment before the Airport themselves announced it.

David spoke to Councillor Mike Lee about the topic

City Counselling w/ Shane Henderson: December 9, 2022

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Fri 9 Dec 2022

Mayor Wayne Brown has released a draft proposal for the Auckland Council Group’s Annual Budget 2023/2024.

It consists of small rate rises, reduction in council spending, and asset sales. 

However, amongst a rush to balance the books, the cuts to council spending may place some key council services at risk

David spoke to Councillor Shane Henderon about the topic.

City Counselling w/ Mike Lee: December 2, 2022

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Fri 2 Dec 2022

Billy Joel is playing at Eden Park this Saturday. However, concertgoers will not be able to take the train to the venue as KiwiRail is closing the network for repairs.

Auckland’s rail  is undergoing an almost 300 million dollar upgrade and rebuild in time for the opening of the City Rail Link.

This means large swathes of Auckland’s rail network will be out of use for the next three years.

David spoke to Councillor Mike Lee about the issue and how it will affect Aucklanders.