Wayne Brown
New ZealandpoliticianMaleb. 19456.8Global Dominance: 0.00%Wayne Brown is the Mayor of Auckland, New Zealand, known for his commitment to improving the city’s infrastructure and public transport systems. Recently, he hailed the test run of the City Rail Link (CRL) as a significant milestone, emphasizing the importance of the project in enhancing transportation for Aucklanders.
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Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown expressed hope for hosting the grand final in Auckland in 2028.
Melbourne, Brisbane join race to host 2028 NRL grand final
Australia· 2026-08-11
Wayne Brown is mentioned in relation to the Government's involvement in tunnel projects and budget overruns.
A tale of two tunnels (the one the Government helped with went $2b over budget) – Wayne BrownNew Zealand· 2026-08-09
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown gave his verdict last week, saying while it 'cost too much [and] took too long', it 'will be appreciated for generations'.
$5.4b City Rail Link: Aucklanders get first look at new Mt Eden stationNew Zealand· 2026-08-08
Wayne Brown is the Auckland Mayor who attended the hotel preview.
Society Insider: Newstalk ZB host Matt Heath engaged after romantic Auckland proposalNew Zealand· 2026-08-05
Wayne Brown is the Mayor of Auckland who faced criticism from councillors regarding his leadership and rates increase.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown grilled by unhappy councillors following demotionsNew Zealand· 2026-08-04
Wayne Brown expressed his reluctance to collaborate with a party that would raise taxes.
Moving on with the Move-On rough sleeper bill is welcome, but Govt CBD land ownership is a pain – Wayne BrownNew Zealand· 2026-07-27
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has repeatedly spoken out against unplanned greenfield development, including Delmore.
Ōrewa fast-track approval: Auckland councillor Richard Hills speaks out against controversial decisionNew Zealand· 2026-07-17
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown was accused of ‘nuisance’ behaviour at a fundraiser.
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown accused of ‘nuisance’ behaviour at fundraiserNew Zealand· 2026-07-17
Wayne Brown is the Mayor of Auckland who was involved in an incident where a man allegedly took a swing at him.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says drunken man ‘took a swing’ at him at National Party fundraiserNew Zealand· 2026-07-16
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown criticized the Government for its advice to the council regarding the rates cap.
National urges Labour to take stance on rates cap law changeNew Zealand· 2026-07-15
Wayne Brown discusses the pension debate and his views on raising the pension age.
50 years on from dancing Cossacks ad, the pension debate is rife with silliness – Wayne BrownNew Zealand· 2026-07-15
Mayor Wayne Brown responded to accusations of swearing by emphasizing the importance of robust debate.
Video surfaces of councillor Christine Fletcher accusing Mayor Wayne Brown of swearing at meetingNew Zealand· 2026-07-14
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown expresses mixed feelings about City Rail Link opening, questioning future-proofing.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown expresses mixed feelings about City Rail Link opening, questions future-proofingNew Zealand· 2026-07-12
Wayne Brown is described as Auckland’s complainer-in-chief who struggles to connect with others.
Simon Wilson’s City Desk: Where do our mayors stand on the global stage?New Zealand· 2026-07-08
Mayor Wayne Brown has been described as a 'ringleader' with 'narcissistic traits' by other councillors.
Auckland councillors should know there’s no HR department in the court of public opinion - Tom DillaneNew Zealand· 2026-07-07
Mayor Wayne Brown had pushed for more ambitious changes.
Interactive map: Street-by-street data shows you what could change at your houseNew Zealand· 2026-07-02
Wayne Brown is described as a clever mayor in an opinion piece.
Letters: A clear and structured curriculum will help raise academic achievementNew Zealand· 2026-06-30
Wayne Brown is the Auckland Mayor who expressed sadness over Les Mills' passing.
Les Mills, Olympic athlete and ex-Auckland Mayor, dies at 91New Zealand· 2026-06-29
Wayne Brown has been the Mayor of Auckland since 2022, and was the Mayor of the Far North from 2007-2013.
My Singapore trip revealed the problem most mayors struggle with (and cost $55k less than my mate Jonesy) - Wayne BrownNew Zealand· 2026-06-28Wayne Brown is the Mayor of Auckland.
Society Insider: Kiwi heiress Georgie Wright marries Charles ForteNew Zealand· 2026-06-25
Wayne Brown is the Mayor of Auckland.
Society Insider: Sera Cruickshank welcomes baby with convicted rapist Jamie Foster; Kiwi heiress Georgie Wright marries Charles ForteNew Zealand· 2026-06-24
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is considering buying the Northland Mill and believes the option to purchase is still available.
Shane Jones says Kaitāia mill owners never asked for Government help amid confusion, fears over operation’s futureNew Zealand· 2026-06-24
Mayor Wayne Brown said there 'seems to be a systemic issue' with HOTC.
Majority of Heart of the City’s board resigns as they call for Auckland Council to pull fundingNew Zealand· 2026-06-23
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has been a persistent advocate for a visitor levy.
Bed tax battle: Councils and tourism operators turn up pressure on GovernmentNew Zealand· 2026-06-22
Mayor Wayne Brown complains constantly that the stations have been built as 'cathedrals'.
Simon Wilson’s City Desk: The beauty of civic projectsNew Zealand· 2026-05-27Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says David Seymour ‘trying to screw me’.
Housing Minister Chris Bishop clears up ‘maps’ talk in Auckland housing debate, Mayor Wayne Brown says David Seymour ‘trying to screw me’New Zealand· 2026-03-05
Brown said the council had spent $10 million on the earlier Plan Change 78.
Auckland’s latest density rules could further restrict building on risky propertiesNew Zealand· 2026-03-03
Wayne Brown expressed anger over the minister’s approach regarding Auckland’s housing density plans.
Chris Bishop and Wayne Brown clash over Auckland’s latest housing density plansNew Zealand· 2026-03-02
Wayne Brown plans a dramatic overhaul of Auckland roads after the break-up of Auckland Transport.
Wayne Brown plans dramatic overhaul of Auckland roads after Auckland Transport break-upNew Zealand· 2026-02-24Wayne Brown, the Auckland Mayor, criticized the actions of protesters at the parade.
Auckland Rainbow Parade draws thousands as police boost presenceNew Zealand· 2026-02-21
