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Christchurch Council Weighs Orana Funding | Christchurch News
Christchurch City Council is considering a $1.2 million lifeline for Orana Wildlife Park, conditional on the park’s financial recovery by early 2027 — with payments split across late 2026 and 2027. Mayor Phil Mauger champions the park as vital to Christchurch’s identity and tourism appeal, urging long-term planning that includes such attractions. Yet Councillor Sam MacDonald warns against setting a precedent, stressing council funds must prioritize essential services over endless ratepayer bailouts — especially as Orana faces looming cash shortages and the proposal could divert resources from…
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