City Counselling

This week on City Counselling News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to councillor for Waitākere Shane Henderson about a recently released 'state of the city' report comparing Auckland to nine cities globally. 

She also asked him about the government's plans for 19 new marine protection areas for the Hauraki Gulf, which would nearly triple the area currently covered.

Here is that interview...

For City Counselling this week Simon spoke with Manukau Councillor Lotu Fuli. Lotu spoke about the budget meeting which is currently taking place where councillors are voting on the mayor’s budget. Simon began by asking Lotu how morale is among councillors after last week where abusive emails were sent to councillors, and how she is finding the budget process.

For City Counselling this week Simon spoke with Manukau City Councillor Lotu Fuli. Lotu discussed the looming job losses at the council as well as Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson’s comments around trimming the fat and losing some ‘nice to haves’. Simon began by asking Lotu how the budget hole has deepened.

For City Counselling this week Simon spoke with Manukau councillor Lotu Fuli. Lotu discussed the damage caused by Tuesday's floods, as well as the issues around public transport for those wanting to get home after the emergency announcement. Lotu also spoke about Mayor Brown's allegations of voter fraud in South Auckland. Simon began by asking Lotu about the flood damage caused by Tuesday's rain.