I object to the claim I haven’t kept my promises on rates – Wayne Brown

Opinion byNZ Herald·17 Sep, 2026 04:00 AM8 mins to readWayne Brown has been the Mayor of Auckland since 2022, and was the Mayor of the Far North from 2007-2013.‌Act Party leader David Seymour (left) and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown.I simply have to respond to the electioneering from David Seymour where he suggests I have not kept my promises on rates. Auckland Council, unlike central Government, is legally required to consult with the public before agreeing to a budget. The current Long-term Plan 2024-2034 was