Wayne Brown

Wayne Brown is a New Zealand politician and engineer currently serving as the Mayor of Auckland since 2022. Before his election to the Auckland mayoralty, he served as the Mayor of the Far North District from 2007 to 2013 and held various leadership roles in public and private infrastructure organizations, including chairing several district health boards. Known for his background in property development and engineering, Brown has focused his mayoral tenure on fiscal consolidation, budget management, and infrastructure reform, including his opposition to the Three Waters programme. His administration has faced scrutiny regarding his communication style and his response to the 2023 Auckland Anniversary Weekend floods.