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15 September 2026

Auckland mayor tells local government minister to 'butt out' of his council's democratic processes

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Auckland mayor tells local government minister to 'butt out' of his council's democratic processes

Simon Watts announced that Houkura would be included in legislation taking away the voting rights of non-elected members of council committees.

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