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    Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says an events funds is a good start but not a long term solution

    Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says an events funds is a good start but not a long term solution


    The Government is putting 40-million dollars into securing major international events as part of a larger 70-million dollar tourism fund.

    Brown says a more sustainable option would be the bed night levy he's been pushing for.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

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    Rugby:
    Assistant coach Jason Ryan concedes the All Blacks leadership group will need a review session before the first Bledisloe Cup match against Australia on September 27 11:57

    Entertainment:
    Emmys 2025 red carpet: Jenna Ortega, Lisa, Aimee Lou Wood, Walton Goggins, Megan Stalter and Kathy Bates 11:47

    Entertainment:
    Robert Irwin put his Columbia Sportswear gear to the test by "wrangling 15-foot-long crocs" 11:31

    National:
    Lesbian Space Princess is a cheeky, intergalactic romp that turns the sci-fi genre on its head 11:17

    Christchurch:
    A child has a moderate leg injury, after being hit by a truck in the Christchurch suburb of Halswell 11:07

    Entertainment:
    John Lennon's killer has been denied parole for the 14th time 11:01

    Golf:
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    Politics:
    Landmark report makes 54 recommendations to combat Islamophobia in Australia. Now government must act 10:37

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