Wayne Brown
Official Candidate Biography
Hi voters!
Three years ago, Aucklanders entrusted me with their support for my five key policies: Stopping Wasteful Spending, Finishing Our Big Projects, Taking Back Control of our CCOs, Speeding Up Traffic with Smart IT, and Making the Most of our Harbours.
I'm proud to say we've made real progress on all fronts. Plus, your council now boasts a Future Fund and Sustainable Finances, all while delivering the lowest municipal rate rises in New Zealand!
I am seeking another three years to lock in the savings and complete my policies, especially fixing Auckland Transport, once I get control of AT as promised by the government. So, please vote me back in as Mayor to finish the job and Fix Auckland!
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Wayne Brown’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 2 races — 2 elected
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Final ElectedVote share • 52.8%180,130 votes
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Final ElectedVote share • 45.6%181,810 votes
Offices held
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MayorAuckland CouncilOct 2022 – present
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MayorFar North District CouncilOct 2007 – Oct 2013
In the News
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown clashes with Government over rates cap and impact on City Rail Link
NZ Herald — December 2, 2025Wayne Brown wants a 7.9% rates rise to cover the $235m CRL running costs.
Auckland mayor hits out at government's rates cap, says it could impact City Rail Link
RNZ — December 2, 2025Wayne Brown has taken aim at the policy, suggesting the government could start paying rates on its own properties to help fund projects like the City Rail Link.
Brown’s budget: 7.9% rates increase, a $50m hole and CRL opening date
The Post — December 1, 2025A deficit of parking fines and high rates bills on council property are among reasons Auckland mayor Wayne Brown is proposing selling “underutilised” reserves.
No surprises, ‘little consultation’ needed in Wayne Brown’s budget
Newsroom — December 1, 2025While Auckland's 2026 rates rise has been long telegraphed at 7.9 percent, it will still be the highest in the super city's history The post No surprises, ‘little consultation’ needed in Wayne Brown’s budget appeared first on Newsroom .
Wayne Brown unveils 7.9% Auckland rates increase to pay for City Rail Link running costs
NZ Herald — December 1, 2025The increase lands before a Government rates cap of 2% to 4% kicks in from January 2027.
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