22 Sep 2008

Manukau mayor back at work after heart attack

9:01 am on 22 September 2008

Manukau City mayor Len Brown is back at work on Monday after suffering a serious heart attack.

Mr Brown collapsed while opening the Pacific Music Awards in May. He underwent heart bypass surgery and was given six months' leave.

Deputy mayor Gary Troup took over Mr Brown's responsibilities.

Mr Brown was sworn in last October and first elected to Manukau City Council in 1992.