Auckland mayoral candidate wants to open abandoned tunnels
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The words "abandoned underground tunnel" aren't often associated with "iconic landmark and tourist attraction".
Auckland mayoral candidate Viv Beck promises to change that.
She wants to turn abandoned WWII air raid shelters into something unique to Auckland, starting with a 600-metre walking and cycling connection between the central city and Parnell.
She spoke to Corin Dann.