NEWS: Key welcomes Auckland discussion

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30 July 2007
NEWS: Key welcomes Auckland discussion

National Party Leader John Key says he welcomes an objective discussion about the future of Auckland's local authority governance.

"I welcome the proposal for a Royal Commission. It's along the lines I proposed in my recent speech to the Local Government Association. It's critical that we get buy-in from a wide range of Auckland decision-makers."

Mr Key says National looks forward to consultation on the terms of reference.

"It has taken Labour eight long years to recognise it needs help and doesn't have the answers.

"I'm delighted that the Government has finally outlined an approach that will allow a considered pathway forward.

"This can't be a partisan exercise for Labour. We need a lasting solution that will stand the test of time."

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#1 - Andrew Atkin 2007-07-31 10:14 - (Reply)

I think it makes a great deal of sense for political parties to achieve as much as possible on a bipartisan basis. It doesn't matter which side is right or wrong in principle, National and Labour's stay in power is ultimately temporary and cyclic, so working toward agreement is always going to be best for NZ. NZ needs progressive policies that are not going to be reversed for only political reasons. I would like to see a lot more of these collaborations - how else can you create policies that you know are going to stick? I think this is another good point to bring to people's attention. Obviously it's just not workable or rational to make policies as though you're going to rule forever.

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