Auckland's Chamber of Commerce says the newly elected mayor will be a breath of fresh air for businesses in the super city.
Wayne Brown ran on a campaign to fix Auckland, claiming he would improve financial responsibility and accountability of the council.
The former mayor of the Far North district has held leadership positions on a long list of private and public organisations.
Simon Bridges, who was appointed chief executive of Auckland's Chamber of Commerce earlier this year, spoke to Guyon Espiner.