Auckland Mayor Len Brown says Aucklanders have made it clear they do not want strategic assets to be sold, and other alternatives to rates rises are being considered to fund the city's projects. His comments come after Local Government Minister David Carter hinted at a Government preference for councils around the country to opt for asset sales to fund projects, rather than increase rates. The $2.86 billion central rail loop remains the prime project in Mr Brown's first 10-year budget, which faces a bumpy ride from councillors on Wednesday. The day before Finance Minister Bill English unveils the Government's Budget, Mr Brown and councillors will lock horns in the Auckland Town Hall over a...
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