The absence of incumbent Auckland mayor Wayne Brown from a scheduled mayoral debate, despite invitations, has sparked criticism from candidates and organisers, raising concerns about democratic engagement and voter turnout in the upcoming local election.
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Auckland mayoral debate event stalls after candidates don t respondyoung children encountering political messaging
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