Mayor Wayne Brown

Councils are traditionally pretty good at spending other people’s money. When I became mayor, I wanted to put value for the ratepayer at the centre...

It’s well known that I’m a keen surfer, so when I was approached about supporting a new surf park in Dairy Flat (HM August 12),...

I’m pleased to say we have a solution to ease shock rates increases and build up Auckland’s financial resilience for the future. Last month, council’s...

I’ve ticked off one of the biggest things on my to-do list to fix Auckland: I’ve got agreement from all councillors, bar one, on a...

Auckland Council must secure its long-term financial position. Local boards are having to compete for funding with whatever financial crisis the council happens to be...

The existing funding model for local boards is broken.  The current ‘asset-based services funding’ is a hangover from the formation of the ‘super city’. It...

Having just passed my first anniversary as Mayor, I think it’s a good time to do a stocktake of progress so far. Commentators have said...

Aucklanders voted overwhelmingly for me because of my five key policies. Accountability is important, and coming up to my first anniversary as Mayor, I think...

The Deputy Mayor of Seattle called on my office recently to check on council’s preparation for the FIFIA Women’s World Cup, as Seattle is hosting...

The recent opening of the new Ara-Tūhono Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway is a welcome development for Rodney, making the drive north quicker and smoother. But...