Opinion
Labour MP Phil Goff has announced he is standing as an independent candidate for the Auckland mayoralty, ending months of speculation about his political future.
Former Green Party member and council employee David Hay is also standing.
Other confirmed candidates are Orakei Local Board member Mark Thomas, right-wing candidate Stephen Berry and activist Penny Bright.
It remains to be seen whether a heavyweight candidate from the right can still be found following new ticket, Auckland Future, getting the backing of the National Party. Career businesswoman and Xero New Zealand managing director, Victoria Crone, has also said she is considering running.
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