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
Brown and Luxon clash over bed levy as major events slip from Auckland’s grasp
The Spinoff — August 28, 2025Auckland Council is scrambling to secure major events with a temporary $30m fund, as the mayor and PM lock horns over whether hotel guests should be asked to pay up.
‘Oddball’ Auckland mayoral contenders blast Brown for snubbing debate
The Post — August 27, 2025Incumbent mayor Wayne Brown has copped flak for refusing to debate rivals, but he says the calibre of his competition isn’t worth the time.
‘No respect for you’: rivals hammer Wayne Brown for missing first mayoral debate
Stuff — August 27, 2025Auckland’s mayoral hopefuls lined up at the University of Auckland to share their visions — and take aim at an absent incumbent.
Auckland mayor fumes at ‘ridiculous’ $63m traffic control bill
The Post — August 27, 2025Wayne Brown slams the spend-up as “beyond a joke”, but Auckland Transport defends the cost as less than 5% of total infrastructure spend.
PM, Chris Bishop and Wayne Brown launch railway crossing removal work
Stuff — August 24, 2025The leaders will take part in a sod-turning ceremony at Takanini Station Park and Ride in Auckland.
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