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From: 9(2)(a)
Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2024 12:14:46 PM
To: Simeon Brown <[email address]>
Cc: Brian Anderton <[email address]>; Nadine Walker
<[email address]>
Subject: Urgent meeting request
Tēnā koe Minister
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I am writing to request an urgent meeting with you this week or early next week to discuss
the long-term plan please.
Act 
Mayor Tory Whanau, along with Councillor John Apanowicz, would like to attend this
meeting to address some important matters.
Could you kindly let us know if there is an opportunity to meet this week or next week?
I appreciate your prompt attention to this request and look forward to your response.
Ngā mihi
9(2)(a)
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File note – meeting between Hon Simeon Brown and Mayor Tory Whanau – 17 
October 
• The Mayor noted she wanted to give the Minister assurance around next steps
• No intention to ful y relitigate the LTP, or the decision around airport shares
• Aiming for $500m of cuts over ten years, but without affecting core services like
water, and without affecting rates
• Looking for cheaper ways to do things
• The Mayor has not yet taken advice from officials on the short-term impact on
rates
• The Mayor noted the intention to consult on the proposed cuts in the draft plan in
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late November/December, and that there is general agreement between
council ors on this approach
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• It was made clear that the cuts wil  not fund the Perpetual Investment Fund
• The Minister noted he appreciated the update, and the significance of the
upcoming decisions for Wel ington ratepayers.
• The Mayor noted that she could provide regular updates on progress if the
Minister wishes.
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