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Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says the budget and overdue City Rail Link (CRL) is the prime factor behind a proposed 7.9 percent residential rates increase.

He said his proposal for the 2026/2027 Annual Plan would "stay the course" of settings outlined in the 2024-2034 Long-term Plan with a focus on savings and financial efficiency.

"We are going to stick to the plan that's working, this is our contract with the community, and it is important t

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