1The Government and Sky City have finally signed off their Casino and Convention Centre deal. However, Parliament still has to pass some gaming law changes before the deal becomes unconditional. The Problem Gambling Foundation says the Gambling Harm Minimisation Bill currently before Parliament is so watered down it will do more harm than good and they want it scrapped. The Community Gaming Association is also concerned about the deal.
2John Minto, the Mana Party candidate for the Auckland Mayoralty, is running on a platform of free public transport for all. He says it will save hundreds of millions of dollars by enabling large road projects to be deferred. But who pays for the free rides?