Homer helps Helen

I don't normally rant on about NZ Politics but today I can't help myself. The government today announced that they are going to build a new supreme court for just $65 Million!

Rick Barker in an interview on TV3 justifies the price by saying that he "could have gone to a Lower Hutt caravan park and brought some caravans" but he felt the supreme court needed better than that.

"This is a building of great significance to New Zealand as it will serve our country for at least 100 years. The design incorporates the old and the new. Once constructed the Supreme Court will be an architectural legacy," Rick Barker said.

What is with that? Comparing $65,000,000 to $20,000, almost the same number... This is how he justifies the 3 fold increase in cost.

Go Helen! Your advisors are doing really well.

Helen and her advisor (Rick Barker?)

PS. The new court house will have bullet proof glass right through to the court room, so you can see the "action" from the street. Wow, can't wait!