The Napier Youth Council claims Mayor Richard McGrath made disrespectful and dismissive comments, including calling them 'a bunch of idiots who can't use pen and paper', which he denies, calling it an off-the-cuff remark intended as light-hearted banter.
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Uh Thomas, now that Oscar's gone and defended the youth council, I need you to shoot it down, please. It's it's just a waste of money, isn't it? Like gives them like 15 or 19,000 to just dole out in 100 grants. It's just monopoly for the kids.
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