The Wellington Ratepayers’ Alliance is welcoming today’s decision by Wellington City councillors to reject council officers’ proposals for a $5,000-per-metre waterfront fencethat would have an overall cost of $30 million.

Wellington Ratepayers’ Alliance said:

“This is a win for transparency, accountability, and ratepayers. Councillors deserve credit for standing up to staff pressure and putting a stop to a fence that was completely out of touch with public priorities.”

“When you shine a light on waste, things change. This backdown proves why we need to do what we do.”