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Podcast: Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald
Episode: Phil Mauger: Christchurch Mayoral candidate on rates, campaigning
Description: Christchurch's incumbent mayor believes debt is the Council's biggest challenge. Â Phil Mauger says if re-elected he's committed to tackling the Garden's City's growing debt by selling off assets like the Lichfield Street carpark. Â Mauger told John MacDonald the current debt level is $2.5 billion, and he wants it under control. Â He says 25 cents of every rate dollar goes into debt servicing, and he wants that money spent on more things to benefit the city. Â Â LISTEN ABOVEÂ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.