Mayor Wayne Brown removes controversial parking space in Auckland
Tuesday 6 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Auckland Council, Auckland Transport, Wayne Brown
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has personally painted over a parking space on New North Road near Mt Albert. The removal is part of his Quick Fixes campaign following public complaints about the single spot on a busy thoroughfare.
Key facts
5 facts
- Mayor Wayne Brown painted over a single car park on New North Road
- Auckland Council took control of local roads on 1 October 2026
- Auckland Transport is now tasked only with running public transport
- The changes are part of a Quick Fixes programme
- The Local Government Amendment Act 2026 granted elected officials more direct control over transport
The full story
1 min read · 2 outlets
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has personally used a roller brush to remove a parking space on New North Road. He described the single parking spot as Auckland's "dumbest car park".
The parking space was located on a busy thoroughfare near Mt Albert shops. When in use, the single spot effectively reduced the double-lane road to one lane.
This action is part of a Quick Fixes campaign aimed at small, common-sense infrastructure improvements. Brown stated the initiative involves implementing everyday changes based on public feedback requested in August.
The move follows the Auckland Council taking control of local roads on 1 October. Under the Local Government Amendment Act 2026, Auckland Transport will now only be responsible for running public transport.
How it developed
- Tue 6 Oct, 7:00pmThe removal of the car park is part of a broader Quick Fixes campaign to implement small infrastructure improvements.
Where reports differ
- One report notes that signs protecting the car park were removed by the Auckland Council, while the other focuses on the Mayor's personal actions.
Compiled from reports by 1News and NZ Herald.