Wayne Brown
New ZealandpoliticianMaleb. 19458.0Global 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 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· 2026-05-27
Auckland 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
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown criticized the actions of the protesters at the parade.
Auckland Rainbow Parade 2026: Police to help with security, fine weather set to attract crowdsNew Zealand· 2026-02-20
Wayne Brown is involved in a public argument with his husband Christopher Luxon during a high-profile announcement.
Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics: “Great Helmsman” Luxon deserves bravery medal after using umbrellaNew Zealand· 2026-02-19
Bishop even had a few nice words for Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown, who Aucklanders re-elected last year in a landslide.
Interest rates and Auckland housing U-turn could give Luxon election tailwind despite horrendous polls – Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2026-02-19
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown criticised the actions of protesters at the Big Gay Out event.
Brian Tamaki seeks legal advice over image on pride flag at Big Gay OutNew Zealand· 2026-02-19
Guests included Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown.
Society Insider: Soul Bar’s general manager Olivia Carter to leave role after 17 years; Steve Dunstan’s new brand repping Auckland; Hannah & Beauden Barrett’s wedding weekendNew Zealand· 2026-02-18
Wayne Brown stated that the Government must be cautious with changes to the planning rules.
Chris Bishop to slash Auckland housing plan from 2m to 1.6m homesNew Zealand· 2026-02-18
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown questions the Kaipara–North Rodney unitary bid in a council shakeup.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown questions Kaipara–North Rodney unitary bid in council shakeupNew Zealand· 2026-02-13
Mayor Wayne Brown and Wilson said the Government has to be careful when making changes to the planning rules.
Property and infrastructure industry bosses want certainty over Auckland’s planning rulesNew Zealand· 2026-02-09
Mayor Wayne Brown hopes new Auckland planning rules won’t mean going back to square one.
Mayor Wayne Brown hopes new Auckland planning rules won’t mean going back to square one as retired judge urges halt to suburban housing pushNew Zealand· 2026-02-08
Mayor Wayne Brown has been frustrated by transport issues repeatedly landing on his desk.
Dean Kimpton resigns as Auckland Transport chief amid mayor’s criticismNew Zealand· 2026-02-02
Mayor Wayne Brown's slow response to the flooding was roundly condemned at the time and in a subsequent review.
Why local networks and good neighbours are critical in natural disastersNew Zealand· 2026-01-27
Mayor Wayne Brown emphasized his focus on investment in Auckland’s growth and resilience to climate change.
Auckland Council’s $3.9 billion splurge: Where buyouts, tunnels and a busway took the cashNew Zealand· 2026-01-24
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown said he was alarmed to hear of the disappearance.
Te Araroa storm flooding: Family survives night clinging to house roofNew Zealand· 2026-01-22
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown said he was alarmed to hear of the disappearance.
Coromandel weather damage: Road access slowly being restored after major slips, floodingNew Zealand· 2026-01-22
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown said he was alarmed to hear of the disappearance.
Mount Maunganui landslide damages caravans and vehicles, witness says violent shaking before collapseNew Zealand· 2026-01-22
Wayne Brown is mentioned in relation to positioning intensification as being about the central city’s rejuvenation.
U-turn season starts with housing intensification - Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2026-01-16
Wayne Brown is the Mayor of Auckland who shares his Christmas plans and advice in a video.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s Christmas video features Chlöe Swarbrick amid ‘stupid season’ warningNew Zealand· 2025-12-24
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is delighted the project, planned for completion in 2027, will go ahead.
ASB Classic: Tātaki Auckland Unlimited confirms final $5m for Manuka Doctor Arena’s new Centre Court roofNew Zealand· 2025-12-18
Wayne Brown backed by billionaires and developers in a campaign haul.
Wayne Brown backed by billionaires and developers in $611k campaign haulNew Zealand· 2025-12-12
Wayne Brown is the Mayor who has criticized the excessive use of road cones and lane closures in the city.
Businesses on busy road suffering as shops barricaded by roadworks for a yearNew Zealand· 2025-12-11
Wayne Brown is the mayor of Auckland who is working on changing the legislative control of Auckland Transport.
St James Theatre v Auckland Transport: Owner Steve Bielby in court for parking next to $30m council-funded redevelopmentNew Zealand· 2025-12-08
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has reacted angrily to the proposed rates cap, arguing it will kneecap major projects like the City Rail Link.
Local government shake-up explained: Rate caps, mayors board and services – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2025-12-06
Wayne Brown was comfortably re-elected so has a mandate to continue to ‘fix Auckland’.
Letters: We don’t need a rates cap; What a life sentence to hand to our youngNew Zealand· 2025-12-05
