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Auckland mayor Wayne Brown refers to RNZ staffer as 'a Muslim terrorist'

Auckland mayor Wayne Brown referred to an RNZ staff member of Indian descent as "a Muslim terrorist" and commented on his beard as the man escorted him into the building for an interview. Brown said ...

'Responsible': Mayor Wayne Brown defends 7.9 percent rates increase for Auckland

Auckland's mayor says says residents shouldn't be complaining, with the council set to deliver its biggest-ever rates hike.

Bus attack video: Mayor Wayne Brown calls for tougher consequences

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says he believes tougher penalties are needed to deter violence - including jail time - following ...

Aucklanders' rates bills to rise by 7.9 percent on average after council vote

Auckland councillors voted on Tuesday, 14 to seven, to accept an annual budget proposed by Mayor Wayne Brown.

Last-minute amendment to cut Mayor Wayne Brown’s proposed 7.9% Auckland rates rise back to 5.9%

A last-minute amendment to cut Auckland’s proposed rates increase from 7.9% to a less imposing 5.9% has been backed by a ...
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Wayne Brown Urged To Rethink Rates Hike Amid Fuel Crisis

The Auckland Ratepayers’ Alliance is urging Mayor Wayne Brown to reconsider his proposed record-breaking rates hike in the face of a growing fuel crisis. Josh Van Veen, spokesman for the Ratepayers’ ...