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Local Board Member Under Fire for Speeding Comments

2/22/2026

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  • Geoff Upson, Rodney Local Board member, faces a preliminary Auckland Council assessment over comments about speeding.
  • Upson admitted speeding and criticized lower speed limits, calling speed cameras 'revenue cameras' and saying they do not deter dangerous driving.
  • He said removal requires a vote and stressed his role in addressing community concerns despite potential clashes with council staff.
  • The complaints against him are being evaluated for a possible full investigation.