Originally Posted by
elZorro
Craic, that's a good idea. National might not try it, but perhaps Labour would. It would help the regions, take some of the strain off Auckland infrastructure, help with youth unemployment, and provide a clear incentive for the redistribution of a rising population away from Auckland. We're not fighting over old weatherboard bungalows here in the provinces. They are still relatively cheap, and you could probably walk or cycle to work, or get there in a vehicle within ten minutes, without seeing a traffic light. Sounds more efficient to me.