“…Super City mayoral contender John Banks is facing heat over his liquor policy on top of revelations that his son Alex was among those who “egged on” a schoolmate who died after binge-drinking.
Last week, Mr Banks flip-flopped over his support for 24-hour drinking at central city bars, and now supports 4am closing.
Yesterday, the Auckland City Mayor was accused of failing to show leadership to close bottle stores at 10pm and give communities a say on liquor outlets.
Last October, Mr Banks and his Citizens & Ratepayers allies abandoned liquor licensing changes following a hostile reaction from the hospitality industry to plans to close suburban bars at midnight.
Attempts at the time by City Vision councillors to continue public consultation of the opening hours and location of off-licence alcohol outlets were also knocked back by Mr Banks and C&R…”
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