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Wayne Brown

Currently serving: Mayor, Auckland Council
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Contested 2 races — 2 elected

2025 NZ Local Government • October 11, 2025 Local
  • Auckland Council (See full results)
    Affiliation: Fix Auckland
    Ballot name: Wayne Brown
    Candidate 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 Elected
    Vote share • 52.8%
    180,130 votes
2022 NZ Local Government • October 8, 2022 Local
Offices held
  • Mayor
    Auckland Council
    Oct 2022 – present
  • Mayor
    Far North District Council
    Oct 2007 – Oct 2013
In the News
He's no one-trick pony but he's just gatecrashed a two-horse race
The Post — October 3, 2025

Auckland animal justice mayoral hopeful Rob McNeil, who recently polled second behind Wayne Brown, says he’s not just seeking the top job to help animals.

‘F*** off’, Auckland mayor Wayne Brown tells Auckland Ratepayers' Alliance
RNZ — October 2, 2025

An email screenshot sighted by RNZ showed Wayne Brown's "unambiguous" reply to the Auckland Ratepayers' Alliance.

Mayor Wayne Brown to Auckland Ratepayers’ Alliance: ‘F*** off’
NZ Herald — October 2, 2025

Brown's campaign office says he's fed up with 'PR stunt' attacks.

Wayne Brown is urging Aucklanders to vote to 'send Wellington a message'
RNZ — October 2, 2025

The mayor wants to "send Wellington a message", but his main opponent isn't sure that's what Aucklanders want - if they even know there's an election at all.

Wayne Brown not ruling out early handover of mayoralty if he wins
Stuff — October 1, 2025

The Auckland mayor believes his deputy, Desley Simpson, would make a “good follow-on” when he steps down.

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