Friday, 12 March 2010

Auckland News First

11 Mar 2010 5:45 p.m.

Rodney Mayor Vowing to Fight Super City Inclusion

The Mayor of Rodney is vowing to fight her district's inclusion in the Super City following this morning's confirmation of the boundaries.

An extra ward and two additional local boards were revealed today, but Rodney's bid to be excluded was not granted.

Mayor Penny Webster says her council held a meeting this afternoon to figure out its next move. She says a lot of people in Rodney feel they haven't been listened to and there is still a lot of angst in the district.

The southern boundary of the new city will see a significant chunk of Franklin become part of the Waikato District.

Waikato Mayor Peter Harris says when his district inherits a significant chunk of Franklin, it also inherits massive debt. He says rates could double, if Auckland does not pick up the tab.

11 Mar 2010 5:45 p.m.
The Mayor of Rodney is vowing to fight her district's inclusion in the Super City following this morning's confirmation of the boundaries.
11 Mar 2010 5:45 p.m.
Team New Zealand have continued their perfect start to the Louis Vuitton Trophy regatta on the Waitemata Harbour.
11 Mar 2010 5:43 p.m.
Police have charged with two men with assault after a man fell from a first storey balcony in Glen Innes.
11 Mar 2010 10:54 a.m.
The North Shore’s latest industry graduates will celebrate their successes at a ceremony hosted by the North Shore City Council in Takapuna next week.
11 Mar 2010 10:53 a.m.
Loan Sharks are being targeted by Labour MP Carol Beaumont in a campaign to stop them praying on poor Auckland communities.

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