Friday Faceoff: Campbell Barry and Stephen Franks talk Crown

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills

Friday Faceoff: Campbell Barry and Stephen Franks talk Crown observer, Air NZ and whether Wellington's waterfront should be fenced

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The government is appointing a Crown observer to Wellington City Council - but is this setting a precedent that might affect other councils around the country? Also, the cost to install fencing along Wellington's waterfront has blown out from $7m to $30m. Why does it cost so much for some fencing? Hutt City mayor Campbell Barry and lawyer and former Act MP Stephen Franks joined Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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