Banks in the lead

Despite being 6% behind John Banks ( he beat by 19,000 votes last time), Dick Hubbard seems to be in denial insisting voters were not unhappy with his performance.

Yeah, it's just a random swing.

The left in Auckland are in dire straits.  Their de facto Hubbard has been a weak leader.  Their main brand of is damaged, and as incumbents they bear the wrath of residents over huge rates rises, fighting over fee increases and everything that has gone wrong the past three years.

However just as there is a golden opportunity for the incompetents to be booted from office, infighting in the centre right could be the saviour for Hubbard and City Vision.  A centre right ticket led by Steve Crow won't possibly win, but may get enough votes to save City Vision in a few wards. Likewise if stands, knowing that John is leading Hubbard, then Hubbard will be the most likely beneficiary.

It will be an interesting contest to watch.

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