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
Wayne Brown got 1500 emails from lobby group before sending ‘f… off’ reply
Stuff — October 3, 2025The Auckland Ratepayers Alliance sent an email asking Brown to sign their ratepayer protection pledge.
Ratepayers’ Alliance supporters sent 1500 emails to Wayne Brown’s office before ‘f*** off’ reply
NZ Herald — October 3, 2025Ratepayer lobby says profane response 'water off a duck's back'.
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown hits back at claims he's planning a rates hike after dropping f-bomb
RNZ — October 3, 2025Wayne Brown said his focus is on keeping rates down and stopping wasteful spending.
He's no one-trick pony but he's just gatecrashed a two-horse race
The Post — October 3, 2025Auckland 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, 2025An email screenshot sighted by RNZ showed Wayne Brown's "unambiguous" reply to the Auckland Ratepayers' Alliance.
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