Wayne Brown re-elected for second term as Auckland mayor

Saturday 11 October 2025 · 8 outlets · 5 reports · updated Sat 11 Oct 2025, 9:39pm

In this story Wayne Brown, Kerrin Leoni, Desley Simpson

Wayne Brown has provisionally won re-election as Auckland mayor, securing a substantial majority over challenger Kerrin Leoni. Brown stated the result provides a mandate to continue his agenda, while Leoni noted that a record-low voter turnout may impact the significance of the victory.

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1. NZ HeraldSat 11 Oct 2025, 2:07pm

   Local elections 2025: Wayne Brown wins second term as Auckland Mayor beating Kerrin Leoni, as voters back his ‘Fix Auckland’ agenda (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesSat 11 Oct 2025, 2:12pm

   Wayne Brown has been re-elected mayor of Auckland (opens in new tab)

3. Waikato Times via The PostSat 11 Oct 2025, 2:47pm

   Wayne Brown storms home for a second term as Auckland Mayor (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Post (opens in new tab), The Press (opens in new tab)

4. StuffSat 11 Oct 2025, 6:16pm

   Wayne Brown’s emphatic Auckland win gives him mandate to take on Wellington, but runner-up has doubts (opens in new tab)

5. RNZSat 11 Oct 2025, 9:39pm

   Wayne Brown returns as Auckland mayor, promising transport fixes (opens in new tab)

   Also on 1News (opens in new tab)