Auckland City Deal signed

Auckland has finalised and signed its city deal with the government, including a promise to consider a bed tax. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown signed the arrangement, the first of its kind in New Zealand, on 10th April. The plan promised long-term strategic planning around transport, infrastructure and innovation, and the possibility of additional Crown funding for "mutually agreed, high-priority" projects. You can watch the full announcement here.

Photo and article: Craig McCulloch RNZ

Read all the details in the full RNZ article here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALwM2LkEHvI