Kerrin Leoni
Kerrin Leoni is a Whau councillor and member of the Labour Party, known for her commitment to community service and social issues. Recently, she announced her candidacy for the position of mayor of Tāmaki Makaurau, with aspirations to become the first Māori mayor in the region's history. Leoni's campaign is focused on improving local governance and representing the voices of Māori and other underrepresented communities.
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Kerrin Leoni was proud of obtaining 20% of the vote by raising and spending $83,000.
Wayne Brown backed by billionaires and developers in $611k campaign haul
New Zealand· 2025-12-12
Kerrin Leoni only ran for mayor and not for a council seat.
Thousands of Auckland special votes ruled invalid in final election countNew Zealand· 2025-10-18
Kerrin Leoni received 56,612 votes in the election.
Local elections 2025: Tight races and low turnout, who made it back and who was booted out?New Zealand· 2025-10-11
For Leoni, her single term on the Auckland Council as the Labour councillor for Whau is over.
Local elections 2025: Wayne Brown wins second term as Auckland Mayor beating Kerrin Leoni, as voters back his ‘Fix Auckland’ agendaNew Zealand· 2025-10-11
Mayoral candidate Kerrin Leoni expressed regret over her decision to relocate the speedway, stating she lacked the relevant information at the time.
Supporters hope the new Auckland Council will save Western Springs SpeedwayNew Zealand· 2025-10-10
Kerrin Leoni is an Auckland mayoral candidate who criticized the current mayor for not attending debates.
Kerrin Leoni no-show: Auckland mayoral candidate pulls out of debateNew Zealand· 2025-10-03
Mayoral candidate Kerrin Leoni, in Whangaparāoa, talking about things 'where the council isn’t listening to the public'.
Wayne Brown and Warkworth sewage: News from the campaign trail - Simon WilsonNew Zealand· 2025-09-19
Kerrin Leoni is running against Wayne Brown for mayor and criticized his behaviour during his term.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s ‘vulgar’ orgasm comment and ‘boys’ club’ claims at councilNew Zealand· 2025-08-18
Kerrin Leoni is running against Wayne Brown for mayor and commented on the inappropriateness of jokes about councillors.
Love this City: Absent councillors and a better deal for AucklandNew Zealand· 2025-08-01
Kerrin Leoni is challenging Wayne Brown for the mayoral position and criticized his comments.
Wayne Brown ‘out of Auckland every chance he can get’, claims mayoral rival Kerrin Leoni in council attendance spatNew Zealand· 2025-07-31Councillor Kerrin Leoni was among those who voted in favor of banning private helipads.
Auckland councillor Mike Lee pushes to ban private helipads in residential areasNew Zealand· 2025-07-04
Whau councillor and Labour Party member Kerrin Leoni has announced she will stand.
Auckland councillor Sharon Stewart retires after 30 years in local governmentNew Zealand· 2025-05-28
Kerrin Leoni is a Whau councillor and Labour Party member who announced her candidacy for the mayoralty.
Auckland deputy mayor Desley Simpson to announce mayoral bid decision next monthNew Zealand· 2025-05-24
Kerrin Leoni claimed a total of 25 tickets to various concerts.
Auckland future stadium strategy: Eden Park’s hosting of councillors comes under scrutinyNew Zealand· 2025-03-22
Kerrin Leoni is a Labour Party-affiliated councillor confirmed to be running for the mayoralty.
Local body elections: Who’s running for the mayoralty in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch? - On the Tiles Local EditionNew Zealand· 2025-02-27
Whau councillor Kerrin Leoni has announced she wants to be the first Māori Mayor of Tāmaki Makaurau.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown announces plans for a second termNew Zealand· 2025-02-19
Whau councillor Kerrin Leoni has announced her intention to run for mayor.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown to announce plans for second term on WednesdayNew Zealand· 2025-02-17