Auckland councillors vote down alternative budget plan
Lot Fuli's alternative budget holds rates down and keeps the airport shares.
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Minister under investigation, scrap yard fire burns & Loafers Lodge inspections revealed | Focus Morning Bulletin: 31 May, 2023
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Wayne Brown can't say at this stage how low he can keep rates.
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Auckland Airport trading halt lifted, company responds to Mayor Brown's comments
The airport company is expected to make an announcement shortly.
Family of missing boy thank searchers, Aus gunman father speaks out & one lotto player $6.3m richer | Focus Morning Bulletin: 15 December, 2022
Family involved in Manukau Habour boating tragedy speak, major cutbacks on the way for Auckland and big wins in last night’s Lotto draw in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Auckland Council finance boss cannot rule out a rise in $279m budget hole
Unless big saving are found fast, rates could rise by up to 12 per cent.