Poll: Auckland's super-city: One decade on: Is local government running more efficiently?
It's been 10 years since Auckland's new super-city was formed, forged from eight legacy councils.
For Aucklanders who have lived through the massive overhaul, do you think local government is running more smoothly?
Auckland Council's first year was far from smooth with the Occupy protest, the Rugby World Cup opening night transport debacle, a battle with central government over funding the inner-city rail loop, and a contest of wills over delegating powers to local boards and council-controlled organisations.
Auckland's inaugural super mayor Len Brown hailed it a success.
"Generally 2011 has been a good first year for the council, " Brown said in 2012.
"We've brought the region together... At the same time we have driven $81 million in efficiencies and reduced the inherited 9.3 per cent rates increase down to 3.9 per cent."
The boundaries of the new super city were unveiled in 2010.
Super city Auckland was divided into 13 wards with 21 local boards.
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7.1% Yes
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92.9% No
Lest we forget...
On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.
Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love you to share your stories below.
Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?
We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.
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91.4% Yes
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8.1% No
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0.5% Other - I'll share below!
Aqua Zumba party at West Wave *TONIGHT* Friday 26 April - starts at 7:00
hey WESTIES - I've got a spare ticket to an awesome Aqua Zumba party at West Wave *TONIGHT* Friday 26 April - starts at 7:00
I'm going - I000% WILL BE THERE - got a *spare* ticket if anyone wants one - almost sold out - just a few tickets left - so if you're keen, only got ONE ticket - got it as an 'early bird' so only $20
there are ONLY a few more... $25 on the door - please contact Megan Kapma directly - 0211336892 - or via Facebook
(if you can't come tonight - you can always come join in the fun of Aqua Zumba at West Wave, 9:30am every Wednesday)
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