Treasury s warnings on Auckland light rail: Diluted accountability, risk of further delay
5 Apr, 2021 05:00 PM
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Focus Live: The Government is getting light rail back on track by involving Aucklanders in a six-month process to come up with a city-shaping project.
Focus Live: The Government is getting light rail back on track by involving Aucklanders in a six-month process to come up with a city-shaping project.
Derek Cheng is a political reporter for the New Zealand Heraldderek.cheng@nzme.co.nz
Treasury is cautioning the Government that its chosen way forward for Auckland light rail could dilute accountability and further delay a project that is already years behind schedule.
Four commissioners appointed to lead Tauranga City Council
2 Feb, 2021 05:00 PM
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Stephen Selwood, left, Shadrach Rolleston, Anne Tolley and Bill Wasley the four-strong commission to lead the troubled Tauranga City Council. Photo / File
A former National MP, two town planners and an infrastructure sector leader have been appointed to lead the troubled Tauranga City Council.
Former long-serving East Coast MP Anne Tolley will chair the four-strong commission, Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta said yesterday afternoon.
Tolley will be joined by Bill Wasley, Shadrach Rolleston and Stephen Selwood.
Their term will begin on Tuesday, February 9, and end after the next local body elections in 2022, although this could be extended.