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Councillor’s Code of Conduct Cost | Auckland News
A code of conduct probe at Mackenzie District Council cost ratepayers over $29,000 after an incident involving 89-year-old councillor Frank Hocken, who allegedly pushed two staff and slammed a door — findings confirmed as “probable” by an external consultant. The council, bound by its new Elected Members Code of Conduct, upheld recommendations including an apology from Hocken, despite his offer to cover half the investigation fees. Legal costs ballooned after the council meeting adopted the report, highlighting the financial toll of upholding accountability — even when it’s costly. Listen in…
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