The Henderson Streets for People trial led by Eke Panuku Development Auckland. Photo: Auckland Council via NZ HeraldA $192,000 paint job to turn a West Auckland intersection blue as part of a "shambolic" pedestrian safety trial has outraged residents and local politicians. Documents released to the Herald under the Official Information Act show the controversial Henderson Streets for People trial has cost taxpayers and Auckland ratepayers a total of $851,069. Included in that price tag was $500,000 in construction costs separate of any materials and $192,666 in blue paint. Auckland Council photo"As far as I'm concerned the whole exercise has been extremely wasteful, as far as our money is concerned.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 08, 2021 00:11 UTC