Auckland business congratulates new Auckland Mayor

Auckland business congratulates new Auckland Mayor, Council

Contrary to comments by some unionists and other commentators, the new Auckland Council will be great for Auckland business, the Employers and Manufacturers Association says.

"Comments that the political shape of the new council has not turned out as expected by the business interests that promoted the city's amalgamation are way off the mark," said EMA's chief executive Alasdair Thompson.

"We extend congratulations to Mayor Len Brown and to the other 20 new councilors," Mr Thompson said.

"Its not the case that the result of the vote in Auckland can be construed in any way to be anti business.

"In particular Auckland business is pleased Len Brown has been elected Mayor.

"Throughout the election campaign Mayor Brown made very clear that Auckland's development and growth is vital. His record with the Manukau Council hitherto strongly recognised and supported the importance of business.

"The same is true for most of the other new Auckland Councilors.

"Perhaps only two or three of the 21 members of the new Auckland Council can be said to have trenchant anti business views.

"Auckland's business welcomes the new era for enhanced productivity and development that the new Council will most certainly usher in."

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