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Does he agree with Simeon Brown that “I want to applaud Howick Ward Councillors Bo Burns and Maurice Williamson for voting to reduce the rates increase, alongside the five other councillors who bravely voted against the Mayor and in support of the humble ratepayer”, if not, why not?

Answered Question 20575 (2026)
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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

Question

  • Does he agree with Simeon Brown that “I want to applaud Howick Ward Councillors Bo Burns and Maurice Williamson for voting to reduce the rates increase, alongside the five other councillors who bravely voted against the Mayor and in support of the humble ratepayer”, if not, why not?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Auckland

Answer

Yes