"We're not wasting ratepayers' money" Mayor on council-led South Island NRL team bid

Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger says the Council’s feasibility study into a South Island NRL team must remain under wraps due to commercial sensitivity.

Speaking to Canterbury Mornings, Mauger said the numbers cannot be released until the NRL reveals its decision, but insisted ratepayer money is being spent responsibly.

"We can't go out there and start spraying around all the information that we've got together, otherwise our competitors might find out."

"It's just a business thing and we're not wasting ratepayers' money."

The NRL are expected to make their decision on the 20th NRL team before Christmas.

Mauger also discussed his views on the Government's decision to pause amalgamation plans, how the Council is tackling the Airbnb issue in Christchurch, and the incoming independent review into the potential sale of council-owned fibre company Enable.

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