It's with no surprise to hear Bill Faulkner's whinge about the free parking on Saturday.
Helping the CBD is not a priority of his. Councillor Faulkner's audience is the retired people of the city who also happen to have the majority of voters, promising to keep the rates down, will get you elected every time, promising progress won't. Priority One must be pulling their hair out dealing with this lot. They don't have an enterprising bone in their body.
You can look after the aged and move forward at the same time. Rotorua and Taupo are perfect examples of Councils that create events to stimulate their CBD. We have an events manager. Let's use her. Rugby World Cup is nearly upon us. What are we doing?
Heaven help the CBD. This Council won't.
John Harvey, Amphora on The Strand.