Wayne Brown faces criticism at Auckland mayoral debate

Sunday 7 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sun 7 Sep 2025, 6:10pm

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Incumbent mayor Wayne Brown attended a debate at the Auckland Chinese Community Centre on Sunday. Rival candidates criticised his performance regarding housing, transport, and infrastructure, with some labelling him the "invisible man". Brown maintained that there is little real competition for the role.

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1. StuffSun 7 Sep 2025, 5:43pm

   Wayne Brown keeps his cool as rivals turn up the heat at Auckland mayoral debate (opens in new tab)

2. The PostSun 7 Sep 2025, 6:10pm

   Wayne Brown fronts first Auckland mayoralty debate (opens in new tab)