ACT Minister Slams $3 Billion City Rail Live Blowout

Auckland ratepayers are facing years of rate hikes after the City Rail Link project blew out by a massive three billion dollars. What started as a $5.5 billion rail tunnel has turned into a gold-plated design project with fancy public artwork and nine-car platforms nobody asked for. ACT MP and Minister Simon Court joins Duncan Garner to break down who is actually accountable for this spending spree. They tackle the lack of council oversight, the massive ongoing running costs facing Aucklanders, and why central government ministers failed to keep tabs on public money. From extended platforms to million-dollar bronze sculptures, we look at how faceless officials spent ratepayer cash and why everyday Kiwis are paying the price. 00:00:00 The three billion dollar rail blowout 00:01:58 Simon Court on public art spending 00:06:40 Unnecessary platform extensions and design choices 00:11:32 Who is accountable for council spending? 00:14:40 The ongoing cost for Auckland ratepayers 00:23:00 Team Duncan and show update Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @duncangarnerpodcast   Get in touch with Duncan - duncan@rova.nz and join us on the socials. Website: https://www.rova.nz/podcasts/duncan-g... Instagram: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast