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Big Donors, Big Beliefs | Auckland News
Political donations are surging this election cycle, with over $6.8 million already pledged—60% from just 21 ultra-high rollers giving $100K+. Two donors on opposite ends of the spectrum reveal their motivations: Phillip Mills, a left-leaning climate advocate who’s donated over $1 million since 2008, sees his contributions as moral duty to push environmental action; Craig Greenlees and his wife, right-wing backers of productivity and values, have given $650K+ to National and ACT, believing enterprise thrives under conservative governance. Both insist their money doesn’t buy policy—but it…
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