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More Wellington City Council Dummies?
More Wellington City Council Dummies?
26 FEBRUARY
2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Responding to the announcement that Wellington City Council is now a UNICEF ‘Child Friendly City’, Taxpayers’ Union Spokesman, Ben Craven, says:
“It’s bad enough that we have a ratepayer funded 'youth council' which is more about photo opportunities than good public policy. This UNICEF pledge is even more bizarre. If taken literally, ratepayers would be paying to have Council consult with infants.”
“Only today has the Council announced its intention to increase rates by almost 5 percent. The Council should be getting back to basics rather than pursuing fluffy ideas for a quick photo op.“
The Council's pledge includes giving children the rights to "influence decisions about their city" alongside various other rights including the right to "meet friends and play".
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