Andrew Dickens Afternoons

To end the week some points.If you were listening yesterday at 3.30 pm I exploded that the bid to have a concert at Eden Park was over.  It was another example of long term dithering over public assets by local and central governments that blight our public policy.10 years ago tax payers money was sunk into a facility for the Rugby World Cup.  $250 million worth.  The ratepayers of Auckland also had to pony up.  And for all the money we spent we have a venue too small for cricket, too big for league and club rugby, and not available at all for any other events.  In other words unfit for purpose. Rip the thing down and build something that works.The minority that prevented the concert could also prevent the Indian cricket tour at Eden park.  Because of time differences the Indians would like the day night games to start an hour later so their fans can watch their team on telly. To do that needs a resource consent. We’ve just seen how well that went and how much that costs.The point is why did the government an