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An Auckland local government veteran says changes to public transport are sensible. The Government's announced a change allowing local councils to take over and operate bus services themselves. Currently, bus fleets are contracted to private companies. Former Auckland Regional Council Chair Mike Lee told Heather du Plessis-Allan the danger is the operation becomes top-heavy with management. “If they come up with a competitive company and a lean management structure and repay the grinders what they deserve.” LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.