Auckland mayoral candidate John Palino has attacked Auckland Council’s $702 million wage bill and warns of future rate hikes if staff costs are not kept in check.
The council’s spending on staff in the 2013-14 annual plan is up $42 million (6.4%) compared to last year and Mr Palino says
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