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
Winners, losers, big losers and gigantic losers from the 2025 local elections
The Spinoff — October 13, 2025Winner: the endless cycle of underinvestment in core infrastructure. Big loser: the pipes.
Windbag: Key takeaways from Wellington’s red wave local election
The Spinoff — October 13, 2025Andrew Little won the largest mayoral victory in 142 years, and Labour and the Greens grew their governing majority at the council table.
Crime, business and social support: Auckland’s wishlist for Wayne
The Post — October 13, 2025Wayne Brown has been re-elected for his second ‒ and final ‒ term, after inheriting a city left battered by Covid. He says he’s got plans he needs to finish, so The Post asked key city leaders what needs to be prioritised.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown outlines goals before Christmas break, focusing on Auckland Transport and tech
NZ Herald — October 13, 2025The mayor has revealed what he wants to tick off before Christmas.
Simon Bridges shuts down talk of future Auckland mayoralty plans
NZ Herald — October 12, 2025Simon Bridges made the comments while celebrating Wayne Brown’s election win.
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