Wayne Brown denies claims he would ask deputy to step down

Monday 3 February 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 3 Feb 2025, 8:32pm

In this story Auckland Transport, Wayne Brown, KiwiRail, Desley Simpson

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has denied reports that he intends to ask Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson to resign from her position. Simpson described the claims that the mayor would seek her departure following her interest in his role as "beyond bizarre".

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1. NZ HeraldMon 3 Feb 2025, 4:22pm

   Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown wants Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson to step down after she eyes his job (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 3 Feb 2025, 8:32pm

   'Beyond bizarre': Desley Simpson responds to report Wayne Brown would ask her to step down as his deputy (opens in new tab)