Auckland Council's 'wild spending' on travel needs to be tightened up, councillor saysSIMON MAUDE/STUFF Manukau ward councillor Efeso Collins says there is no need for anyone in council to fly business class: "It's not our money". Auckland Council staff used to flying business class might be in for a shock if a new staff policy is approved. SIMON MAUDE/STUFF Auckland mayor Phil Goff has directed council's travel budget be cut by 30 per cent. "I do not believe that overseas travel necessitates business class travel, which is five to 10 times more than an economy class fare," he said. He said there would be a clear expectation staff would travel in economy class for international travel, where possible.

Source: Stuff March 21, 2018 22:18 UTC