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Simon Stam

Party Independent
Official Candidate Biography

As a proud father and experienced engineer, I’m standing for Mayor to bring practical, solutions-focused leadership to Auckland. With a strong background in the private sector, I understand the importance of accountability, innovation, and delivering results. My engineering training taught me how to solve complex problems a skill our city urgently needs. I’ve worked on transformative projects and led teams that have delivered world class products and I believe Auckland deserves the same efficiency and transparency in its leadership. As a parent, I want a city that works not just for us today, but for our children tomorrow with safe communities, reliable transport, and sustainable growth. I’m not a career politician. I’m someone who rolls up their sleeves, listens, and gets things done. Together, we can build a city that works for everyone. I’m ready to serve, and I’m asking for your support.

Simon Stam’s Elections & Candidacies

Note: This database contains data from the 2023, 2020, 2017 and 2014 general elections, the 2025 local government election and is gradually being backfilled with other election data.

Contested 1 race — 0 elected 1 not elected

2025 NZ Local Government • October 11, 2025 Local
  • Mayor
    Auckland Council
    Affiliation: Independent
    Policy Ballot name: Simon Stam
    Final Not elected
    Vote share • 3.9%
    13,158 votes
In the News
Winners, losers, big losers and gigantic losers from the 2025 local elections
The Spinoff — October 13, 2025

Winner: the endless cycle of underinvestment in core infrastructure. Big loser: the pipes.

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