Maungakiekie MP Mark Gosche says he is saddened to hear that
the Auckland City Council is so destitute that it cannot
afford to replace the tree on One Tree Hill.
Mayor John
Banks said this morning that the council would not be paying
for a replacement.
“Aucklanders look upon One Tree Hill as
an icon of our city. It has always been a vital part of the
Auckland skyline and we were all looking forward to the tree
being replaced,” said Mr Gosche.
One Tree Hill, or
Maungakiekie, is in Mr Gosche’s electorate.
“As the local
MP I am more than happy to send a cheque for $100 to Mayor
John Banks to help the Auckland City Council out of its deep
financial plight.”
“It’s an embarrassment to think the
council is so cash strapped that it cannot afford to replace
such a vital part of Auckland’s heritage.”
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