Maurice Williamson
Maurice Williamson is a New Zealand politician and a member of the National Party, serving as a Member of Parliament for several terms. He has held various ministerial roles, including Minister of Building and Housing, where he focused on housing policy reform. Williamson is known for his advocacy on infrastructure and community development issues. His recent involvement in negotiations between Foodstuffs and Watercare regarding the opening of the Pak’nSave Highland Park supermarket highlights his commitment to local economic growth and community engagement.
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Councillor Maurice Williamson believes it is possible to produce indicative maps in a matter of days.
Housing Minister Chris Bishop clears up ‘maps’ talk in Auckland housing debate, Mayor Wayne Brown says David Seymour ‘trying to screw me’
New Zealand· 2026-03-05
Maurice Williamson warned that the housing issues could lead to public anger and cost National votes.
Chris Bishop to slash Auckland housing plan from 2m to 1.6m homesNew Zealand· 2026-02-18
Maurice Williamson commented on the timing of the new Covid-19 monetary policy review.
Preschooler’s blind-cord death: Politicians should have acted years ago – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2026-02-12
Former Transport Minister Maurice Williamson says he’s had five speeding fines.
Former Transport Minister Maurice Williamson says he’s had five speeding finesNew Zealand· 2025-11-16
Brown is recommending to the council that it reappoint Maurice Williamson of Howick to the board of Auckland Transport.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown rewards his trusted councillors – Simon WilsonNew Zealand· 2025-11-06
Maurice Williamson is an incumbent councillor.
Thousands of Auckland special votes ruled invalid in final election countNew Zealand· 2025-10-18
Former National Party MP Maurice Williamson is in line to secure the second Howick Ward seat.
Local elections 2025: Redemption for NZ’s youngest mayor, champagne lady falls flatNew Zealand· 2025-10-11
Maurice Williamson is a former MP and current candidate for the Auckland Council, supported by Sharon Stewart.
Media Insider: ‘F***ing cow’ - newspaper publisher and Auckland Council candidate Bo Burns’ expletive-laden rant about retiring councillor Sharon StewartNew Zealand· 2025-10-06
Maurice Williamson was the local doctor who filmed the interaction between Robert Wadlow and Patricia Jensen.
Una filmación inédita de 1933 muestra al hombre más alto de la historia interactuando con una niña
Costa Rica· 2025-09-01
Councillor Maurice Williamson shared lewd gossip about Wellington mayor Tory Whanau.
Helen Clark on abuse of female politicians - and how losing Jacinda Ardern was ‘devastating’New Zealand· 2025-08-20
Maurice Williamson faced criticism for sharing inappropriate gossip about Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s ‘vulgar’ orgasm comment and ‘boys’ club’ claims at councilNew Zealand· 2025-08-18
Maurice Williamson was online for a council meeting as he was recovering from surgery.
Love this City: Absent councillors and a better deal for AucklandNew Zealand· 2025-08-01
Maurice Williamson was described as 'definitely incapacitated' after surgery.
Wayne Brown ‘out of Auckland every chance he can get’, claims mayoral rival Kerrin Leoni in council attendance spatNew Zealand· 2025-07-31Williamson made inappropriate comments about Whanau that were captured on an official recording.
Exclusive: More explicit rumours about Tory Whanau – this time from Auckland councillor Maurice WilliamsonNew Zealand· 2025-07-22
Councillor Maurice Williamson was one of the ten who voted against the ban on private helipads.
Auckland councillor Mike Lee pushes to ban private helipads in residential areasNew Zealand· 2025-07-04
Howick councillor Maurice Williamson expressed moral obligation to stop consents for building on floodplains.
Auckland Council approves 4000 new homes on floodplains since 2023 storms, Huapai residents oppose plans for moreNew Zealand· 2025-06-14
Maurice Williamson was the Construction Minister at the time and lobbied for Liu's citizenship.
1.5ha Newmarket site valued at $64 million sells to mystery buyerNew Zealand· 2025-05-29
Maurice Williamson is a fully fledged enthusiast for the war on public-service wokeness.
The real reasons for Winston Peters’ war on wokeness - Simon WilsonNew Zealand· 2025-03-25
Maurice Williamson is interested in the financial implications of the stadium proposal.
Simon Wilson: Can Wayne Brown’s 10 steps to success save us from dumb density decisions or help Auckland FC into a new home?New Zealand· 2025-03-21
We’ve worked closely with Watercare, with support from local MP Simeon Brown and councillor Maurice Williamson, to agree on a way forward.
Watercare may reduce firefighting capacity to NZ’s biggest new supermarket if terms not metNew Zealand· 2025-03-06
Councillor Maurice Williamson was opposed to the funding.
Live at the St James, again: Auckland Council approves funding for iconic venueNew Zealand· 2025-02-27
Councillor Maurice Williamson worked closely with Watercare and Foodstuffs to facilitate the store's opening.
$100m Pak’nSave Highland Park to open as planned after deal reached between Foodstuffs and WatercareNew Zealand· 2025-02-20
