 We need to find more ways to fund Auckland's growth. Currently we spend just under $30 million a year on tourism promotion and major events. This is funded by our general rates that all rate payers contribute to, that not all rate payers benefit from. This budget proposes a targeted rate on the accommodation centre which would fund that tourism promotion, therefore releasing more of the general rates to be invested in major infrastructure which is so desperately needed and would benefit both visitors and all of Auckland. If successful, we would set up a group to determine how that targeted rate was spent on tourism promotion. Do you think this is a good idea? How you'll say on shapealkland.co.nz