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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Final 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
Wayne Brown’s staff pinged for working on election campaign activity
Newsroom — November 4, 2025Auckland mayoral office staff walked a fine line – and occasionally crossed it – in turning their minds to Wayne Brown's re-election campaign, against council protocols The post Wayne Brown’s staff pinged for working on election campaign activity appeared first on Newsroom .
Mayor Wayne Brown calls for cheaper option for $18b Auckland to Northland expressway
NZ Herald — November 3, 2025The Northland Corridor could cost up to $18.3b, which Mayor Brown says is too expensive.
Floods in Auckland and Mayor Wayne Brown’s big night: Simon Wilson’s Love this City
NZ Herald — November 1, 2025The mayor has shed his grumpy first-termitis, becoming almost jovial.
‘We are a third of NZ’: Auckland mayor sends warning to Government in inauguration speech
Stuff — October 31, 2025Re-elected Auckland mayor Wayne Brown has used his inauguration speech to send a pointed message to the Government in Wellington .
Mayor Wayne Brown sets out plan to turn Auckland into global city
NZ Herald — October 31, 2025Five new councillors joined the 21-member Auckland Council this term.
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