As Auckland claims to the Weathertight Homes Resolution Service topped 2002, the governement appears to be changing direction on the issue. All the mayors except two have been relieved of direct  input into the forum which has been negotiating with Business and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson. Responsibility instead has been handed solely to Auckland Mayor John [...]

Mayor Williams believes that central government will have to reach a 26% contribution to the leaky homes disaster if a viable solution is to be found. In his weekly summary of events with North Shore Community Radio, Mayor Williams reiterated his stance  -  that central government must match the local government contributions of at least [...]

Government plan to profit from victims a cruel hoax, says North Shore Mayor (NSCC) A government rescue package to help leaky homes victims get their homes fixed and get on with their lives will actually make the government a profit of over $300 million, North Shore Mayor Andrew Williams said today. “After years of berating [...]