Calls for for resignations from Auckland Council's executive team.

Mayor Wayne Brown has met with National MPs today, discussing its governing body's ballooning $270 million dollar budget hole.

He's ruled out plugging it with a 12 percent rates rise.

Auckland Ratepayers Alliance spokesperson Josh Van Veen says Council Chief Executive Jim Stabback needs to go, and so does the entire leadership team.

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Calls for for resignations from Auckland Council's executive team.
Mayor Wayne Brown has met with National MPs today, discussing its governing body's ballooning $270 million dollar budget hole.
He's ruled out plugging it with a 12 percent rates rise.
Auckland Ratepayers Alliance spokesperson Josh Van Veen says Council Chief Executive Jim Stabback needs to go, and so does the entire leadership team.
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