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Cr Shane Henderson, who represents Waitakere, had similar concerns, and asked what the budget was for the investigation.

“Do we have the capacity to do this and do we have an indication of budget?” Henderson asked.

Chief of strategy Megan Tyler couldn’t predict what the cost might be. She said the investigation was unbudgeted, as were the immediate relief efforts.

“We can either move money or [get] additional money or different money,” Tyler said. “We will just have to get to that point when we get to it.”

Henderson later said he hoped councillors would get [information] that would help them plan the city better in the future.

Mayor Wayne Brown said a “large lump” of the cost of the investigation would come from central government and other agencies.

“Just like what we have done with all the bins on the berms; you just have to do it and I will sort out the finances later on,” Brown said.

Council staff will prepare a clearer scope of work for the investigation, which will be presented to the committee on March 2.

Basic Biscuit Dough

or whatever you have …biscuit cutters, cut letters out of dough. Place onto trays. Roll leftover dough together and repeat. Refrigerate biscuits until firm. Bake for 15 minutes or until light