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And pay rates to support this. https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/98327954/auckland-council-paying-45-million-for-communications-staff
My background qualifies me to comment on this, it is outrageous regardless of what any review determines. (Reviews are often based on status quo criteria, especially in government or local government).
Cutting it by half should only be the start, some of the organisations mentioned seem to be reasonably staffed (effective communications is very important). but some are clearly over the top.
My local council which receives plenty or criticism for their expenditure would be delighted with 10% of this.
Tony

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