Ray,
Don't get me wrong.
I have nothing against the normal North Islander who uses power efficiently and never complains.
My attacks on Auckland (which I acknowledge you weren't born in) are only from the fact that those that have lived there all their lives and expect a free ride from the rest of the country.
How many times have we heard in the media that "when Auckland suffers, we all suffer!".
All I can say to a statement like that is, when will Auckland stop being the cry-baby of this country and take stock of itself and just grow up!!.
Sure Auckland has more people, that is the fault of the city planners and Immigration folks.
Most people enter Auckland International Airport as their entry to NZ and most never venture further from Auckland.
I was at a High Rise course in Auckland in 1990 and the attitude of the FF's toward the "ethnic" community was little more than despicable.
Down here we engage people that are from other cultures.
I'd sought of hope that that attitude has changed in Auckland, since 1990.
I was ashamed to be in the same pump!.
[This message has been edited by Trumpy (edited 07-07-2006).]
