Wayne Brown seeks council control of Auckland transport network

Wednesday 28 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 28 Oct, 10:00am

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Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has released his 2026 manifesto ahead of the general election. He is demanding that the next government hand over control of the city's rail and motorway networks to the council. The manifesto also calls for special economic zones and an end to fast-track greenfield housing.

How they headlined it

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1. NZ HeraldWed 28 Oct, 10:00am

   Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown wants to wrest control of Auckland’s motorway and rail network from central government (opens in new tab)

2. StuffWed 28 Oct, 10:00am

   Wayne Brown calls on next government to ‘get on board’ with Auckland, outlines expectations (opens in new tab)

3. The PostWed 28 Oct, 10:00am

   Should Auckland Council run rail and motorways? Mayor Wayne Brown thinks so (opens in new tab)