Would selling airport shares resolve Auckland's budget hole?

Morning Report

English - May 31, 2023 19:09 - 10 minutes - 9.3 MB - ★★★★ - 11 ratings
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This morning Aucklanders will be given an idea of what their rates rise could be, as the Council gets closer to finalising its budget.
Facing a $325 budget hole, Mayor Wayne Brown is expected to make an announcement around 8.30am.
He is proposing to sell the Council's 18% shareholding in Auckland Airport.
But councillor Christine Fletcher is one of several who isn't sure selling the airport shares is the right move, and she spoke to Corin Dann.