I know the government's industry-funded Mobile Black Spot Fund programme has recently enabled
some upgrades in Auckland, including at Bethel ls Beach and Anawhata and for 10 kms of State
Highway. I am also aware the Commerce Commission has powers to improve retail service quality,
including in relation to service performance and availability.
But this is not enough. I am interested to know what additional support is available, and whether
central government is giving you the regulatory and other support you require to address the
service coverage issues in Auckland. Because Crown Infrastructure Partners have been involved
in delivering the black-spot programme, I have copied this letter to them to see if there is anything
they could add or contribute.
I am also very interested if any Auckland Council bylaws, policies or operations are, in your view,
contributing to the problem, and your advice on what the Council or I can do as Mayor to improve
matters.
I would be most grateful were you able to supply me with this information by the end of October so
that we can begin to fix any significant problems before the start of the next business year. Your
support will be welcomed by all Aucklanders.
I campaigned to fix Auckland - together. I welcome positive collaboration with you and would be
pleased to see what we can do to make Auckland an even better place to live.
Your sincerely
Wayne Brown
MAYOR OF AUCKLAND
Copy to:
Graham Mitchell, Chief Executive, Crown Infrastructure Partners