Desley Simpson does not rule out Auckland mayoralty bid

Thursday 30 January 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 30 Jan 2025, 3:50pm

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Auckland Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson has not ruled out running for mayor in the upcoming local elections. Speculation follows the registration of the domain 'desleyformayor.co.nz' by her son last year. The elections are scheduled for later in 2025.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 30 Jan 2025, 2:50pm

   Auckland Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson not ruling out Auckland mayoralty bid (opens in new tab)

2. StuffThu 30 Jan 2025, 2:58pm

   Is Auckland’s deputy mayor coming for her boss’s job? (opens in new tab)

3. RNZThu 30 Jan 2025, 3:50pm

   Speculation Desley Simpson will stand for Auckland mayoralty at next election (opens in new tab)