Viewpoint - What do we mean by core business?By: Phelan Pirrie
Everyone will now know that Auckland Council faces significant losses in income that will affect its budgets for some years to come. With this has come calls to focus on “core business”. Core business is a matter of perspective. If you’re in an infrastructure-poor community, it could mean drinking and waste water, sealing gravel roads. In a fast growing urban setting, it could mean four-lane expressways, public transport and recreational facilities. Core business therefore means different things to the diverse communities across Auckland and Rodney.
For the last six years, your Local Board has been focusing on core business, reflecting your feedback. It’s worth pointing out our primary responsibility is making sure our community facilities, such as halls and parks, are well maintained and accessible and ensure that these are developed to cope with residential growth. Simplifying our plans and focusing on doing a