Kerrin Leoni
Official Candidate Biography
It’s time for change and effective leadership for our region. Auckland needs a new leader who will stand up for Aucklanders and is accessible across all communities. A Mayor who is hardworking, and accountable in planning for now and future generations.
I'm a proud Aucklander ready to tackle the big issues for our region. Traffic congestion, reliable transport, water infrastructure, affordable housing, homelessness and cost of living. I've served on council for 6 years as Local Board Deputy Chair and Ward Councillor. I’ll work hard to achieve value for money, keeping rates below double digits and not just sit in the ivory tower.
I bring business experience in property investment and running my own consultancy in the UK. I'm a qualified economist and community leader.
My policies will future proof Auckland as a greener, safer, more liveable region for all.
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Kerrin Leoni’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 4 races — 1 elected 3 not elected
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Final Not electedVote share • 22.7%77,577 votes
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Final ElectedVote share • 51.1%8,373 votes
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Final Not elected
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MP for WaikatoParliament of New ZealandAffiliation: Labour PartyBallot name: LEONI, KerrinFinal Not electedVote share • 39.0%15,661 votes
Offices held
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Whau WardAuckland CouncilAffiliation: LabourOct 2022 – Oct 2025
In the News
Winners, losers, big losers and gigantic losers from the 2025 local elections
The Spinoff — October 13, 2025Winner: the endless cycle of underinvestment in core infrastructure. Big loser: the pipes.
Wayne Brown vows to take on central government, but runner-up has doubts
Stuff — October 11, 2025Wayne Brown has declared his landslide re-election proof Aucklanders back his agenda, but Kerrin Leoni says the city’s lowest-ever turnout tells a different story.
Local elections 2025: Wayne Brown wins second term as Auckland Mayor beating Kerrin Leoni, as voters back his ‘Fix Auckland’ agenda
NZ Herald — October 11, 2025The 79-year-old says this will be his final term leading the Super City.
Kerrin Leoni no-show: Auckland mayoral candidate pulls out of debate
NZ Herald — October 3, 2025The candidate has frequently criticised Mayor Wayne Brown for not turning up.
Kerrin Leoni knows the odds are stacked, but believes Auckland wants an alternative
Stuff — September 30, 2025She has no party backing and faces a popular incumbent — but Kerrin Leoni says she’s the fresh choice Auckland needs.
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This database currently contains data from the 2025 local government eleciton, and general elections in 2023, 2020, 2017 and 2014. It is being backfilled with older data. Please get in touch if you want to help.