Triathlon Again
Ratepayers may have to pay for their mayors fitness equipment but when it comes to returning the favour it appears Auckland City Council is all take.
Once again the right to operate our businesses has been comprimised by Auckland City Councils lack of respect for inner city business.
No wonder the Royals are by passing Auckland this weekend. The CBD will be effectively locked down on Sunday for the sake of a few elite athletes and some poor television coverage watched by a few more elite athletes.

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