tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422832542855080099.post4181494787727015111..comments2023-04-02T00:57:43.286+13:00Comments on wasted days: Follow the Money DreiSal Paradisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09751120438918403868noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422832542855080099.post-11329392229938469992012-04-08T11:10:40.761+12:002012-04-08T11:10:40.761+12:00I felt that the Dom Post editorial (http://www.stu...I felt that the Dom Post editorial (http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/comment/editorials/6695421/Editorial-Pokies-no-way-to-pay-for-new-centre) captured my feelings rather well. Particularly this passage:<br /><br />"If a sound business case exists for the construction of a convention centre in Auckland, its promoters should have no difficulty attracting private investors. If a compelling case exists for subsidising its construction with public funds, they should be able to persuade Auckland Mayor Len Brown to dip into ratepayers' pockets."Sal Paradisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09751120438918403868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422832542855080099.post-11292001389767860962012-04-06T22:58:47.884+12:002012-04-06T22:58:47.884+12:00Any thoughts on this article in Stuff about Sky Ci...Any thoughts on this article in Stuff about Sky City: http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/6683748/Key-defends-casino-deal<br /><br />Another delightful social and financial trade. Short term gain, long term pain?Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01230455523449899472noreply@blogger.com