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Auckland Mayor Dismisses Ratepayers' Pledge with Expletive

10/2/2025

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Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown used an expletive in dismissing the Auckland Ratepayers' Alliance (ARA) pledge.
Brown's spokesperson said he felt bombarded by ARA emails and dismissed the pledge.
He previously called criticisms 'drivel' and, in 2022, declined to sign, opposing restrictions on unelected decision-makers.
Residential rates rose 5.8% this year and 7.9% next year to fund the City Rail Link.

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Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown used an expletive in dismissing the Auckland Ratepayers' Alliance (ARA) pledge.
Brown's spokesperson said he felt bombarded by ARA emails and dismissed the pledge.
He previously called criticisms 'drivel' and, in 2022, declined to sign, opposing restrictions on unelected decision-makers.
Residential rates rose 5.8% this year and 7.9% next year to fund the City Rail Link.