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
Wayne Brown strengthens lead, new poll shows
The Post — September 14, 2025The Auckland mayor’s challengers are struggling to gain traction, with sitting councillor Kerrin Leoni trailing behind a minor-party candidate.
The frustrating, head-scratching debate around housing infrastructure
The Spinoff — September 12, 2025hey say Parnell doesn’t have the infrastructure to support apartments, and we should build on farmland instead. Really though?
Mayoral candidate Kerrin Leoni backtracks on speedway at Western Springs decision
RNZ — September 4, 2025At the time of her original decision, councillor Kerrin Leoni said having speedway at the Auckland venue was too costly for ratepayers.
Auckland mayoral candidate Kerrin Leoni unveils transport policy plan
RNZ — August 21, 2025Kerrin Leoni is putting her weight behind a campaign to get train services to Kumeū-Huapai in Auckland's North-West.
Auckland mayoral candidate promises key policy release after blunder
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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.