奥克兰理事会面临批评, 指责在一棵巨大的圣诞树上花费高达1.3M美元, Auckland Council faces criticism for spending up to $1.3M on a giant Christmas tree amid cost-of-living concerns.

澳大利亚奥克兰市政府在生活成本危机中花费高达130万美元在奥克兰市中心的圣诞树上受到批评. Auckland Council is under fire for spending up to $1.3 million on a Christmas tree in downtown Auckland, amid a cost-of-living crisis. 这棵树名叫Te Manaaki,将站立18米高,有钢架、LED灯和不锈钢装饰。 The tree, named Te Manaaki, will stand 18 meters tall with a steel frame, LED lights, and stainless steel decorations. 批评者质疑支出的优先事项,但理事会认为这是一项有益于当地社区的重大投资。 Critics question the spending priorities, but the council sees it as a significant investment benefiting the local community. 私营组织在理事会捐款800 000美元的同时,也出资支付费用。 Private organizations are contributing to the cost alongside the council's $800,000 contribution.