奥克兰市长韦恩·布朗 （Wayne Brown） 为低利率记录辩护，尽管受到批评，但仍拒绝承诺。 Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown defends low rates record, rejects pledge despite criticism.

奥克兰市长Wayne Brown重申,他的重点是保持理事会的低利率,将实际成本节约置于政治姿态之上,并列举了他的政府不顾通货膨胀在控制利率上升方面的良好记录。 Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown reaffirmed his focus on keeping council rates low by prioritizing practical cost savings over political gestures, citing his administration's strong record in controlling rate increases despite inflation. 他驳回了奥克兰纳税人联盟的批评,该联盟质疑他对财政责任的承诺,指出他没有签署纳税人保护承诺书。 He dismissed criticism from the Auckland Ratepayers’ Alliance, which challenged his commitment to fiscal responsibility, noting he has not signed the Ratepayer Protection Pledge. Brown强调在管理城市财务方面的透明度、效率和长期可持续性。 Brown emphasized transparency, efficiency, and long-term sustainability in managing city finances.