Wayne Brown denies rates hike after profane response to lobby group

Friday 3 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 3 Oct 2025, 12:35pm

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Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has denied claims he plans to increase rates following a profane email response to the Auckland Ratepayers Alliance. The lobby group sent 1,500 emails to the mayor's office requesting he sign a ratepayer protection pledge. Brown stated his focus remains on reducing wasteful spending and keeping rates low.

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1. RNZFri 3 Oct 2025, 10:21am

   Auckland mayor Wayne Brown hits back at claims he's planning a rates hike after dropping f-bomb (opens in new tab)

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2. NZ HeraldFri 3 Oct 2025, 10:50am

   Ratepayers’ Alliance supporters sent 1500 emails to Wayne Brown’s office before ‘f*** off’ reply (opens in new tab)

3. StuffFri 3 Oct 2025, 12:35pm

   Wayne Brown was sent 1500 emails from lobby group before sending ‘f… off’ reply (opens in new tab)