Wayne Brown
Todd Niall - local matters really matter
‘Look ahead, not back’ - the last words of Todd Niall after 46 years in daily journalism. The last of these were spent reporting the complicated and highly-contested issues afflicting Auckland and its…
AudioAuckland mayor Wayne Brown on introducing congestion charges
Auckland council will meet on Thursday to discuss whether to introduce congestion charges for Auckland's busiest roads.
The so-called 'Time of Use Charge' would cost drivers between $3.50 to $5 per… Audio
Auckland mayor on AT's plan to ditch carparks on K road
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6340712863112 Video, Audio
Second Auckland harbour crossing: 'Work with us', mayor tells govt
There's cynicism a planned second harbour crossing in Auckland will actually come to fruition on time. The Government has agreed to the most ambitious of the proposed Waitemata Harbour plans, and will… Audio
'Ludicrous spending' comes at expense of basic services - Wayne Brown
Auckland's mayor says it's time to stop consultants and lawyers charging councils and the Government hundreds of millions of dollars for work they used to do in-house.
Wayne Brown says the "ludicrous… Audio
Auckland in shock after shooting
Aucklanders are in shock after yesterday's central city shooting which left two civilians dead and six taken to hospital.
The 24-year-old who was on home detention, but allowed to work at the… Audio
Reports of active shooter in downtown Auckland
Police are responding to a serious incident on Auckland's Quay Street. RNZ understands the situation involves an active shooter. The police say the serious incident is contained to a building in lower… Audio
Auckland Mayor goes to lofty heights to back Women's World cup
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown has gone to lofty heights to urge Aucklanders to get behind the Women's World Cup. The mayor, who admits he loves doing "crazy things", dribbled a ball along the roof of… Video, Audio
Auckland mayor in 'complex negotiations' over flood repairs
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says he's still in "complex" negotiations with the government over how they'll split the bill over flood repairs. Wayne Brown was high above Eden Park today promoting the… Video, Audio
Auckland mayor says parking fines should be at least $100
It's time to ramp up fines for overstayers in Auckland street parks according to the city's transport agency. Central government sets the fines, but they haven't gone up in close to a quarter of a… Video, Audio
Decision-day for the Council on passing the city's budget
It's crunch time for Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown as he attempts to get his final budget signed off by city Councillors. The main sticking point is the sale of the Council's $2.2 billion worth of shares… Audio
'Softening' of Auckland Council cuts - but to what degree?
Auckland's Mayor Wayne Brown has indicated he'll pull back on some of harsh cuts he had proposed to arts and social services. Kathryn is joined by Kate Anderson, general manager of the Central… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - putting a disaster in context
In this week's Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Mark Leishman about coverage putting the Loafers Lodge disaster in context - even in the midst of chaos and confusion, some impressive… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - putting a disaster in context
In this week's Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Mark Leishman about coverage putting the Loafers Lodge disaster in context - even in the midst of chaos and confusion, some impressive…
AudioA rainy day for the mayor's media freeze out
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown has maintained a relationship with the media that's been - at best - frosty. A new report into the Council's flood response shows the limits of that approach. The mayor's… Audio
A rainy day for the mayor's media freeze out
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown has maintained a relationship with the media that's been - at best - frosty. A new report into the Council's flood response shows the limits of that approach. The mayor's…
AudioAuckland Mayor on decision to leave LGNZ
Auckland has pulled out of the Local Government Association, because the mayor thinks it's too bureaucratic and members just "get pissed all night long" at conferences.
Auckland Council currently… Audio
Auckland mayor's call for cuts will hurt communities - board chair
There's a long list of communty events and services potentially on the chopping block as Auckland's mayor demands savings - with a budget shortfall of more than $270 million.
The 21 local boards have… Video, Audio
Brown warns of significant job cuts at Auckland Council office
Auckland Council's budget blowout has councilors in crisis-mode. Significant job cuts are likely across the council and its organisations as it looks to cover more than a billion dollars in expenses… Video, Audio
Auckland Mayor vows to minimise spend on transport budget blowout
Auckland's mayor says he will work hard to minimise the amount of money the council will need to come up with to cover a transport budget blowout.
The council needs to find about $1.5 billion to… Audio