Wayne Brown

Midweek Mediawatch - Hayden Donnell talks to Charlotte Ryan about how the media handle politicians' photo opportunities  - and one politician keeping the media at arm's length. Also - unprecedented… Audio

Why isn't Auckland's new mayor Wayne Brown saying yes to more media interviews? Audio

Auckland is facing a public transport crisis and the government needs to get on an emergency footing, mayor Wayne Brown says.

In a statement Brown says Aucklanders should not and will not acept two… Video, Audio

Three mayors have proposed their own changes to the contentious Three Waters scheme.

The mayors of Auckland, Christchurch and Waimakariri say their plan would end the divisive, nationwide argument on… Audio

Auckland's new mayor Wayne Brown has arrived at the council offices to begin his first day in the job.

Brown has declined all requests for interviews this morning, but he did speak briefly to… Audio

In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about journalists coming under fire from the subjects of their stories and an unsurprising scandal over a TVNZ reality… Audio

Aucklanders will start casting votes for the Mayoralty on Friday.

It's the first election since 2016 where incumbent Phil Goff isn't running, so it's anyone's game.

The three front runners, Efeso… Video, Audio

Over the past week or so we've been hearing from the four major candidates vying to be the next mayor of New Zealand's largest city. This morning we're with Wayne Brown, the businessman and former Far… Audio

With local elections just over six weeks away, it's time to check in with the race to lead our biggest city. Twenty-three people are contesting the Auckland mayoralty, with polling showing it's a… Audio

Auckland Council is asking for feedback on some pretty controversial unitary plan changes that'll encourage high density development in Auckland.

It's on the back of central Government requirements… Audio

The Chinese Government has a propaganda super ministry. But how much influence does it have in New Zealand? And is development money from the CCP an opportunity or economic 'invasion'? Audio

Cabinet will soon make a decision on what to do with the Ports of Auckland. This week Cabinet's development committee with consider the latest report from the Upper North Island Supply Chain Strategy… Audio