There's frustration for some at Wellington City Council, as the city's Long Term Plan is laid out.

Budget cuts were a big part of the discussions - as the city needs to bring in more money after the plan to sell the airport shares fell through. 

The Council's proposed demolishing the Botanical Gardens' Begonia House and they plan to chop upgrades for venues and a development of Frank Kitts Park.

Wellington City Councillor Tony Randle says the Golden Mile project was spared - for the time being.

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