List of "dumb stuff"
Aaron W made this Official Information request to Christopher Luxon
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From: Aaron W
Dear Christopher Luxon,
You recently said that Councils should “stop doing dumb stuff" during an announcement on rates caps.
Can I please have a list of all of the "dumb stuff" you are referring to?
Yours faithfully,
Aaron W
From: Christopher Luxon (MIN)
Christopher Luxon
Kia ora Aaron,
Thank you for your email received today,. 2nd December 2025, in which you submitted an Official Information Act request as follows:
You recently said that Councils should “stop doing dumb stuff" during an announcement on rates caps.
Can I please have a list of all of the "dumb stuff" you are referring to?
Your request is being considered in accordance with the Act, and you can expect a response by 21st January 2026 (date determined by the OIA calculator).
Ngā mihi nui
Sonya Ford
Correspondence Lead Advisor | Office of Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Prime Minister
Minister for National Security and Intelligence
Minister Responsible for Ministerial Services
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand
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