28 Apr 2010

Spat between Auckland councillors

8:36 pm on 28 April 2010

Two outspoken Auckland City councillors claim they are being punished by the city's deputy mayor.

Cathy Casey and Glenda Fryer say David Hay has advised against them both attending the Local Government Conference in Auckland in July.

Mr Hay says the councillors' behaviour in meetings is embarrassing, but will not give details. He says some other councillors are concerned about conduct in meetings.

Had they changed their behaviour, he says, they might have been chosen to go to the conference.

Glenda Fryer denies her behaviour is inappropriate and claims she is being bullied.