22 Mar 2023

Auckland mayor's call for cuts will hurt communities - board chair

From Checkpoint, 6:07 pm on 22 March 2023

There's a long list of communty events and services potentially on the chopping block as Auckland's mayor demands savings - with a budget shortfall of more than $270 million.

The 21 local boards have to trim $16 million or five percent of their spend. And that could mean cuts to libraries, ANZAC Day commemorations, swim lessons and park services.

Albert Eden local board Chair Margi Watson believes its the stuff that makes the community special.