GREATER AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 15132, 24 October 1912, Page 6

GREATER AUCKLAND.

5 m^B^^^»^fe^»^|^ y The meeting in; Parnell, addressed > last night,by Mr.. Parr on the subject j of- "Greater Auckland," decided , with unanimity -; and: enthusiasm in i favour of the project. The case for r the['"amalgamation of the many little • local bodies, which , compose , tfie *■■ northern metropolis is so: overwhelm-, r - ing that it appeal?) strongly to every j ' reasonable citizen when clearly and 1 effectively ' Yet/tfe L movie-' > ment.has hitherto 'fsf : ,led to arrive at ' fruition, and the; divided districts i Auckland continue to suffer from the manifold bad effects,, of disorganisaI tion and to lose the many -material I benefits of .amalgamation. We may •' hope, however, that fuller knowledge of these material: advantages to be gained by amalgamating with the • city -wjH,, powerfully influence subur- : ban bodies where other arguments fail; Mr. Parr approached the question' at Parhlell last night from this practical, point of view and presented convincing arguments, w which no suburban citizen who studies local self-interest can afford to ignore. The movement now afoot, on behalf of the Greater Auckland scheme is greatly assisted by such plain expositions, for the suburbs will learn ■that- a Greater Auckland will not increase rates but must ultimately reduce them.' ': A number of suburbs are now taking up the ■ question and i must necessarily. come to the conclusion that they are unwise in delaying to-throw. in their lot \with City. By amalgamation they will share .its valuable endowments and its profits and will secure other great advantages ' _. ' • ..." :,