Wayne Brown
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Contested 2 races — 2 elected
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MayorAuckland CouncilAffiliation: Fix AucklandBallot name: Wayne BrownCandidate Statement
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!
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
All the bogus reasons for National’s latest housing U-turn
The Spinoff — January 19, 2026We’ve been treated to a cacophony of handwringing about infrastructure, but it boils down to ‘not in my backyard’.
Wayne Brown: This is the year Auckland takes back control
The Post — January 18, 2026Opinion: With the City Rail Link opening, Auckland Transport being dismantled, and a showdown looming with Wellington, 2026 will decide whether Auckland can build faster, cheaper and for its people not politicians, writes the Auckland mayor.
Wayne Brown will never stop texting the CEO of AT about road cones
The Spinoff — January 16, 2026We have another trove of the Auckland mayor’s texts to Auckland Transport chief executive Dean Kimpton. If anything, they’re getting angrier and more cone-based.
Who has the power in secret talks between ministers and Auckland?
The Post — January 8, 2026Mayor Wayne Brown has told his councillors that his own sweeping victory in the local body elections and the desire to woo Auckland voters in the general election means National MPs could feel the heat if they don’t bend on the city’s core issues.
Watch: Auckland’s unlikely duo unite for safety message - and leave the ‘dumb stuff’ to ‘Wellington’
Stuff — December 25, 2025Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown teamed up to deliver the ultimate “silly season survival guide” for Kiwis heading into the holidays.
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