Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says the government is unqualified to lead the city’s economic recovery and should leave it to local council.
The comments came as Brown again renewed calls for a bed levy tax, despite the government’s opposition to the move.
A suite of events were set to be held in Auckland throughout the year, as major infrastructure projects neared completion.
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The comments came as Brown again renewed calls for a bed levy tax, despite the government’s opposition to the move.
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