In 1989, amalgamation of the various council boroughs around Auckland saw the potential for some significant upheaval to the management of Auckland City. However, this was overseen with relatively little angst, in the words of Graham Bush, Auckland City Historian.
In 1989, the amalgamation of several city councils in Auckland led to anticipated changes in how the city was managed. However, this process unfolded smoothly, according to Graham Bush, an Auckland City historian.