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Eastern Busway project at risk if regional fuel tax stopped - Auckland mayor Wayne Brown

Pakuranga residents are hoping Auckland's mayor will not follow through on his threat to scrap the Eastern Busway project if central government gets rid of the regional fuel tax.

Govt to reduce funding of Auckland youth charity amid 'huge demand'

An Auckland charity helping high-needs young people in some of the city's most deprived areas is questioning why Oranga Tamariki (OT) wants to reduce its f

National labels police budget reduction 'atrocious', Labour fires back

National labels police budget reduction atrocious , Labour fires back Ben Strang © RNZ / Dom Thomas The police budget has shrunk by more than $90 million this year, a move the National Party is calling atrocious. © Provided by Radio New Zealand A police car outside a cordon in South Auckland But the government is defending the numbers, saying some funds are still under negotiation, and the police are still better off than they were under National. Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has $2.189 billion at his disposal this year, including a small boost of $12m dedicated to crime prevention. But overall the budget has dropped from last year, with the road safety programme taking a $63m hit, investigations losing $4.5m, and primary response also suffering a $5.5m drop.

National labels police budget reduction 'atrocious', Labour fires back

National labels police budget reduction atrocious , Labour fires back Ben Strang © RNZ / Dom Thomas The police budget has shrunk by more than $90 million this year, a move the National Party is calling atrocious. © Provided by Radio New Zealand A police car outside a cordon in South Auckland Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has $2.189 billion at his disposal this year, including a small boost of $12m dedicated to crime prevention. File photo Photo: RNZ / Claire Eastham-Farrelly © RNZ / Claire Eastham-Farrelly But the government is defending the numbers, saying some funds are still under negotiation, and the police are still better off than they were under National.

National labels police budget reduction 'atrocious', Labour fires back