Auckland Council agency review: Consultants on up to $350 an hour - Stuff
Auckland Council governance is a shambles, if we have to pay to properly understand it then let's get it done. But I worry that this will just generate an expensive, glossy report that achieves nothing.
Any changes will likely need government support as the structure of Auckland Council (including the CCOs) is determined by an Act of parliament. this will also need councillor backing and already there are divisions. Even more important is that the public are heard and listened to, not just the noisy few.
I agree with Cr Chris Darby that this is a missed opportunity for a wider review of the governance model for our largest city.