Having just read the audit of Bay wave from June 2010 , some thing that every rate payer should read, would show that there is no way that Cr Faulkner could say that the gym at bay wave is paying its way and making money , for one thing the audit shows that nothing is recorded of money taken, so there is noway he can say the gym pays it way, the audit shows there is no way a true audit can be done because there is no records of money taken or spent , it did show that the income was $2,798,000 and out goings $4,838,00 which shows a loss of $2,040,00 could Cr Faulkner or any council member or staff member tell us , is this the way council run its business were money is paid for service , I.E is there any records of how many cars and trucks use route K , or is it done by the amount of money taken, is this what is known as T.C.C. creative accounting
E.K.Mills, Tauranga.

TCC responds:
Even though Mr Mills numbers are not correct his point is worth responding to. Audit NZ gave a qualified opinion for cash takings at TCAL - this is not uncommon with businesses that predominantly handle lots of small cash transactions and is a standard qualification. The Audit report also states that TCAL do comply with generally accepted accounting practice.
Audit also confirmed that the health clubs do not receive any rates subsidy.
And every vehicle using Route K, except motorbikes and bikes, is counted at the toll plaza.