SkyCity costs greater than benefits, MPs told

Friday, September 20th, 2013

The Law Society says it appears the costs of the SkyCity convention centre deal outweigh the benefits to the public.

SkyCity is to build a $402 million centre in central Auckland in exchange for an extension of its casino license and being allowed to operate more gaming machines and tables.

The bill allowing the deal to go ahead passed its first reading last month and is now before a select committee. Continue Reading

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