20575 (2026). Hon Carmel Sepuloni to the Minister for Auckland

Written Question

Published date: 11 Jun 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	20575 (2026)
Question asked:	27 May 2026
Member asking:	Hon Carmel Sepuloni
Portfolio:	Minister for Auckland
Minister replying:	Hon Simon Watts
Answer received:	07 Jun 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_20575_2026
Document guid:	f2a1a69f-c251-4620-a3df-31b4a4310bbf

20575 (2026). Hon Carmel Sepuloni to the Minister for Auckland: Does he agree with Simeon Brown that “I want to applaud Howick Ward Councillors Bo Burns and Maurice Williamson for voting to reduce the rates increase, alongside the five other councillors who bravely voted against the Mayor and in support of the humble ratepayer”, if not, why not?

Hon Simon Watts: Yes