Auckland mayoral race 2025

The story so far

Auckland Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson has not ruled out running for mayor in the local elections, with speculation fuelled by a domain name registered by her son last year.^{30 Jan 2025} Mayor Wayne Brown denied reports that he planned to ask Simpson to resign, and Simpson called the claims "beyond bizarre".^{3 Feb 2025} Brown has announced he will seek a second term, saying he wants to continue his work and finish current tasks.^{18 Feb 2025} Kerrin Leoni and Ted Johnston have also announced they will stand for the mayoralty.^{18 Feb 2025}

Latest

Wayne Brown has announced he will seek re-election, and Kerrin Leoni and Ted Johnston have also declared they will run for mayor.^{18 Feb 2025}

What's next

The local elections are scheduled for later in 2025.^{30 Jan 2025}

Key moments

1. 30 Jan 2025Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson does not rule out a mayoralty bid.
2. 3 Feb 2025Mayor Wayne Brown denies planning to ask Simpson to resign.
3. 18 Feb 2025Wayne Brown announces he will seek a second term as mayor.

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