Mayor Andrew Little on slashing the $405k budget for Central Library opening

The new Central Library, Te Matapihi Ki te Ao Nui is opening this weekend, March 14th.   To celebrate the council is throwing an opening ceremony – originally budgeted at a $405k cost to the rate payer.   After receiving the budget, Mayor Andrew Little slashed the cost to $178k.  The library is reopening after 7 years of earthquake strengthening and refurbishments. The opening event includes a 300 person choir and jazz musicians.  Nick speaks to Mayor Little about the process of halting the spending, and the concern from the public about rate rises.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.