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Mayor Criticizes Rail Link’s Fancy Stations | Auckland News
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is criticizing the new City Rail Link stations for being overly ornate and expensive, calling their design “cathedral-like” and accusing officials of using “future-proofing” as an excuse to overspend. He favors phased construction, like the Harbour Bridge, and questions the need for lavish artworks and fittings—comparing them to basic supermarkets. While the stations do feature cultural elements, including Māori-inspired art and carvings, Brown argues they could have been built for half the cost with a more utilitarian look. He also praised India’s PM Narendra Modi…
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