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Does he agree with Simeon Brown that “Wayne Brown and Auckland Council had options available to reduce the rates increase and lessen the impact on Aucklanders, but actively chose to ignore them”, if not, why not?

Answered Question 20576 (2026)
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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

Question

  • Does he agree with Simeon Brown that “Wayne Brown and Auckland Council had options available to reduce the rates increase and lessen the impact on Aucklanders, but actively chose to ignore them”, if not, why not?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Auckland

Answer

Yes