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The government will debate the future of Auckland's proposed Supercity council on Monday, following the release of a 700 page Royal Commission Report.
Local government minister Rodney Hide, who will present the findings to cabinet, says the current situation isn't working for Auckland.
He has spent the weekend reading through the report, and is expecting a variety of debate from Cabinet members.
He says there's a lot of positivity over what the commission is saying, but there's a big concern over local representation.
But he says he doesn't want to prejudge the government's response to the commission's findings.
Meanwhile, Labour is urging patience over any governance structural changes to Auckland City, saying it's important the process isn't rushed.
Labour's Auckland Issues spokesman, Phil Twyford says it's probably achievable to make the changes in time for next year's local body elections, but any changes must be the right ones.
Twyford says any changes are important given they'll be a blueprint for Auckland's governance for the next 50 to a hundred years.
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Post new commentloge06 said on 2009-04-08 @ 05:50 NZDT: Report abusive post
The reason for the mayor having so much power is understandable, people are crying out for more power but unfortunately we all know that can lead to no progress because instead of one person or body making firm decisions, we may end up with 20-30 councils arguing and delaying any progress because of too many ideas, thoughts & opinions. Its a fine line really.
loge06 said on 2009-04-08 @ 05:47 NZDT: Report abusive post
If I was Maori, I'd rally support against the supercity and do a protest march, It sounds like they will have a lot of support to stand up against the supercity & the omission of the 3 Maori councils. I'm not too fussed whether we stay as it is or become a supercity as long as it is done right and with the benefit of ALL in mind...but when has that ever been the case behind politically motivated developments? NEVER!!!
loge06 said on 2009-04-08 @ 05:43 NZDT: Report abusive post
ha ha ha those who were stupid enough to vote for National are now seeing their true racist colours. I feel sorry for Maori, it is their country we live in and they should have a stronger voice. Instead they have been truly shafted by John Key & John Banks who I'm sure fears the Maori vote. I hope someone else stands up to be mayor of the supercity if it goes ahead, somebody who understands the "underdog" not some rich, greedy arrogant person.
K8S said on 2009-04-07 @ 16:34 NZDT: Report abusive post
Much better than 6 local councils. Still too much power to the mayor - ould be better to have figurehead to look good. Still too many councillors elected at large: less advantaged areas stand fewer candidates and fewer of them vote, so the already advantaged areas get too much power. Waterfront panel better than ward.
maryteatowel said on 2009-04-06 @ 20:43 NZDT: Report abusive post
Well I have huge reservations about the whole concept...my gravel, unsealed road with three one lane bridges is a far cry from Queen St and has totally different requirements