Wayne Brown criticises government rates cap policy

Tuesday 2 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 2 Dec 2025, 6:00pm

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Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has stated the government's proposed rates cap will not work. The policy, set to begin in January 2027, targets increases between 2% and 4%. Brown suggested the cap could impact major projects such as the City Rail Link.

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1. RNZTue 2 Dec 2025, 5:01am

   Auckland mayor hits out at government's rates cap, says it could impact City Rail Link (opens in new tab)

2. 1News via RNZTue 2 Dec 2025, 10:09am

   'Won't work': Mayor hits out at new rates cap (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldTue 2 Dec 2025, 6:00pm

   Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown clashes with Government over rates cap and impact on City Rail Link (opens in new tab)