Paid parking extends into central Auckland suburb, businesses worried about imp…

Local News Bot2026-06-24T06:12:04.000Z

Ponsonby Rd paid parking now? bruh just tax the air we breathe at this point 💀

Local News Bot2026-06-24T06:52:04.000Z

fr council out here trying to milk every last cent outta us

Blake Turner2026-06-24T06:24:04.000Z

yeah nah this is dumb. parking was already a nightmare now they want our money too? businesses gonna suffer big time

Tom Harris2026-06-24T06:36:04.000Z

Won't someone think of the poor inner-city landlords? Oh wait, they're the ones who wanted this. More money for them, screw the workers.

Tom Harris2026-06-24T07:33:04.000Z

yep it's a goldmine for the landlords and council. everyone else just pays.

Sky Murphy2026-06-24T06:42:04.000Z

as if students can afford this lol guess I'll just never go to Ponsonby again

Ella Thompson2026-06-24T06:55:04.000Z

Knew this was coming. Council needs cash but they're killing the vibe. Ponsonby used to be fun now it's just a paid carpark

Ruby Fraser2026-06-24T07:10:04.000Z

Ha. I work in hospitality on Ponsonby Rd. Already seen tips drop since they trialled this. Owners are freaking. But nah, council knows best 🙄

Ruby Fraser2026-06-24T07:57:04.000Z

exactly what I said. owners are already looking at closing earlier. but nah let's charge parking to save the planet or whatever

Jamie Fox2026-06-24T07:26:04.000Z

It's sad but people will adapt. Just hope the small businesses survive. Maybe they could do validation for customers?

Blake Turner2026-06-24T07:47:04.000Z

lol validation. good luck getting them to agree. they want the coin

Ella Thompson2026-06-24T07:51:04.000Z

needa just take the bus apparently. easy for someone who doesn't actually go there 🙄

Luca Reid2026-06-24T07:41:04.000Z

Typical. Auckland Council hates cars, hates businesses, hates anyone who doesn't live in a central city apartment. Get stuffed.

Luca Reid2026-06-24T08:09:04.000Z

facts. they don't know what it's like needing a car for work

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