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Seymour, Brown Clash Over 7.9% Rate Hike, Coalition Hopes

5/5/2026

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David Seymour and Mayor Wayne Brown traded barbs on Breakfast, with Wayne Brown saying a National-Labour coalition would better reverse New Zealand’s decline than the government.
David Seymour warned Aucklanders of a 7.9% rates rise and urged Wayne Brown to focus on rates.
Wayne Brown replied on social media, questioning David Seymour’s business background, as the National, NZ First and Act coalition prepares for the November 7 election amid US-Iran war-stance leaks.

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David Seymour and Mayor Wayne Brown traded barbs on Breakfast, with Wayne Brown saying a National-Labour coalition would better reverse New Zealand’s decline than the government.
David Seymour warned Aucklanders of a 7.9% rates rise and urged Wayne Brown to focus on rates.
Wayne Brown replied on social media, questioning David Seymour’s business background, as the National, NZ First and Act coalition prepares for the November 7 election amid US-Iran war-stance leaks.