Ardern told reporters the focus of her first meeting today with Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown was on more housing, better transport options and ensuring rates didn't increase for Aucklanders. Video / NZ Herald
New Auckland mayor Wayne Brown wants a shake-up.
New Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is also opposed to light rail.
'You appear to have been focused on changing how Aucklanders live,' says new mayor.
'I'd love to have you in my city', mayor says to those facing losing their jobs.
No more car imports or container services at wharf, Brown says.
Wayne Brown said he promised to stop Three Waters on the campaign trail.
Brown campaigned against Three Waters.
Brown has written to the chief executive officers of 2degrees, Spark and One.
OPINION: Wayne Brown's first week in office has been a breath of fresh air.
Tūpuna Maunga Authority says planting was in a previously unmodified area.
Wayne Brown to take most of weekend off to 'recharge and reflect' after first week.
Plans have been done in consultation with Eke Panuku: Lendlease.
Auckland's new mayor to take most of weekend off to 'recharge and reflect'.
A husband and wife team will run the mayoral office.
OPINION: Choosing an inner circle will not be easy for new Auckland mayor Wayne Brown.
Crown entities, Auckland Council, national companies and subcontractors on the list.
Eke Panuku says the council, not Wayne Brown, hires and fires directors.
Wayne Brown does not think his $296,000 mayoral salary is large.
List of 263 creditors claiming money has been released with the first liquidators' report.
Auckland Council says the sirens have only one purpose.
The election was about change versus the status quo, says Tim Hurdle.
Brown started the job as mayor today with some stern words for the CCO directors
Auckland Council said there was a surge of voting on Saturday.
Wayne Brown will start going over the council books today.
Sensitive files posted to the dark web, Auckland’s new mayor gets to work and police on the scene in Wattle Downs in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Labour councillor Josephine Bartley started the day packing food parcels.
Wayne Brown, a keen surfer, may make a quick trip to Piha.
The Mayor of Auckland has a salary of $296,000.
Brown has also promised "no sudden shocks" in the form of rates rises.
Tory Whanau's mayoral win in Wellington bucked a national trend of right-leaning mayors.
Beck pulled out of the Auckland mayoral race on Sept 16 but was still on ballot papers.
Collins is passionate about young people and seeing them realise their full potential.
The mayoralty came down to a two-horse race between Brown and Collins.