18 May 2023

Budget cut walk back a 'welcome relief' for Aucklanders

From Morning Report, 6:18 am on 18 May 2023

Auckland mayor Wayne Brown has walked back plans for huge budget cuts to community organisations.

It comes as a welcome relief to many, including Manurewa Local Board deputy chairman Matt Winiata.

At a presentation yesterday, Mr Winiata broke down in tears at the prospect of no funding for an organisation that provides swimming lessons.

But some funding could be back on the table.

Matt Winiata spoke with Ingrid Hipkiss.