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, 2022 and 2017 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 Elected
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MayorAuckland CouncilAffiliation: Fix AucklandFinal Elected
Offices held
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MayorAuckland CouncilOct 2022 – present
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MayorFar North District CouncilOct 2007 – Oct 2013
In the News
The hunter becomes the hunted: Wayne Brown learns perils of incumbency
Newsroom — September 8, 2025Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown finally turned up to a candidates’ meeting and his election opponents let rip over his missed promises and leadership The post The hunter becomes the hunted: Wayne Brown learns perils of incumbency appeared first on Newsroom .
Wayne Brown fronts first Auckland mayoral debate, dismisses rivals
The Post — September 7, 2025The incumbent has been labelled the “recumbent mayor” and the “invisible man”. But he maintains there is no real competition, aside from the law-makers in Wellington.
Wayne Brown keeps his cool as rivals turn up the heat at Auckland mayoral debate
Stuff — September 7, 2025He refused to fight back, but Wayne Brown was branded “pathetic” and “the Invisible Man” by mayoral candidates at a debate on Sunday.
Why Luxon’s premiership is floundering while Wayne Brown’s sailing back into office
Stuff — September 7, 2025There is an insecurity at the heart of this premiership that is corrosive. Is this need for approval and respect undermining focus on the responsibility of his office?
Auckland Transport KO: Wayne Brown secures council control
The Post — September 5, 2025Aucklanders are set to have more say on its transport, but so will the government.
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