Brownless raised concern at the cost of the four part-time commissioners, with Tolley paid $1800 per day and commissioners $1500.

Between July last year and February this year, the four commissioners claimed a total of just under $521,000 in salary and expenses. The costs were on par with the cost of a full council.
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Tauranga council commission request for hybrid model turned down again

Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has also rejected the commission's recommendation that a Crown observer be put in place.

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