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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MayorAuckland CouncilAffiliation: Fix AucklandFinal 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 says motorists will be spared peak-hour charges for now as Govt changes law
NZ Herald — November 14, 2025Congestion will cost Auckland an estimated $2.6b a year by 2026 without change.
Mayor hits back at Wayne Brown over comments to send homeless there
Waikato Times — November 11, 2025Waikato District’s mayor Aksel Bech said it must be nice having a city so flash you can evict people for not matching the decor.
Waikato mayor hits back at Wayne Brown over comments to send homeless there
Stuff — November 10, 2025Waikato District’s mayor Aksel Bech said it must be nice having a city so flash you can evict people for not matching the decor.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown welcomes possible Govt move to ban homeless from Auckland CBD
NZ Herald — November 8, 2025Brown says the council has done all it can to remove rough sleepers from the city centre.
Wayne Brown reveals appointments: Who's inside the tent, who's out?
The Post — November 7, 2025Auckland’s mayor has ousted rivals and given powerful positions to his closest supporters in a selection akin to choosing cabinet ministers.
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