Larry Williams Drive

Auckland's in dire financial straits and the Mayor's proposed budget includes a six percent rates rise and cuts to walking, cycling and community projects.  Funding cuts will have to be made from next year but spending this year has been bolstered by a one-off 127 million dollars from the Government's Three Waters fund.  Ratepayers will still have to pay a one percent climate action targeted rate to help fund new bus services, cycleways and so on. Mayor Phil Goff joined Heather du Plessis-Allan. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.