@stefanolson@_ConnorSharp We need infrastructure for sure but prioritising this project over so much else that is more urgent is madness. So much could be achieved with that sort of money.
@BenThomasNZ From the article "MBIE’s own papers warned there could be confusion because the existing Major Events Fund, the new Event Boost Fund, and the Events Attraction Package were operating at once". Do Willis and Upston even know which fund paid for what?
@henrycooke "Timing Issue" is such a cop out. Followed by blaming Foreign Affairs (Winston Peters). What I don't get is that he supposedly works 18 hours a day yet he never seems to be on top of his brief
@BenThomasNZ So who will be the PM? Also, since they will probably win Tamaki electorate, Willis, Goldsmith, Brownlee and possibly Bishop gone they will be completely rudderless
@_ConnorSharp Good summary @_ConnorSharp. Your comment "Nobody wants younger generations forced to leave as the cost of housing soars out of reach" Nobody? are you sure? The leafy suburb dwellers seem to be quite happy with fewer young people to disrupt their neighbourhoods.
@henrycooke Even if they are not obligated to stand down, surely this completely ruins Rainbow and Derby's reputations? The Minister of Justice broke the law - he should resign.
@dogandlemon@GreaterAKL@AklTransport@DarrenDavis10 So all these experiences have been had by you personally or maybe you've just "heard it". Sounds like you are being contrary because you can't get your head around the fact good public transport is the solution to congestion
@henrycooke If he in anyway concedes that "giving it a go" won't get us there, then the MoF would have to instruct Treasury to dial in that future liability to the forecast 😱
NZ plummets 50 places in global tobacco control ranking https://t.co/WJgG6NYRVh
"New Zealand has become an international embarrassment and an example of how quickly a government can be corrupted by the tobacco industry,"