BUSES, TRAINS, AUTOMOBILES-OH MY: As our largest city it makes sense that Auckland has the largest transportation woes, too. City Rail link—how should it be funded? Should we be investing more on rail? Are we too focused on roads? Can the current transportation options keep up with expected population growth? Is Auckland walking/cycle friendly? What should we be doing to improve Auckland’s transport?
SMALL BUSINESSES: Auckland has thousands of small businesses—how are our current employment laws affecting these businesses? Do we need to make changes to our employment laws? What about raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour? Are small businesses and self-employment the backbone of our economy? How do we create an environment for job creation?
LIVE pub politics from the BRITOMART COUNTRY CLUB, AUCKLAND (updated): Wednesday, 2ND of November. Our Panel: ACT Party Candidate David Seymour, Green Party Candidate Denise Roche, Labour Candidate Jacinda Ardern, and National Candidate Nikki Kaye.
Jacinda to upset who?
That train loop thing Labour would pay half for is a good idea!
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Great idea. Wouldn’t it be an even better idea to debate Auckland’s transport problems in Auckland?
Mind you getting across town to anything at that time can be a nightmare.
Correction: Sorry–we are debating the issues at the BRITOMART COUNTRY CLUB in Auckland. My typo, apologies.
-Caroline Bruner, “Back Benches” Producer