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Does he agree with Simeon Brown that “It is pretty disappointing to see Wayne Brown and Auckland Council push through a massive rates increase of 7.9% this year, despite having options to deliver a lower increase”, if not, why not?

Answered Question 20577 (2026)
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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

Question

  • Does he agree with Simeon Brown that “It is pretty disappointing to see Wayne Brown and Auckland Council push through a massive rates increase of 7.9% this year, despite having options to deliver a lower increase”, if not, why not?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Auckland

Answer

Yes