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A spokesperson for the mayor said his comments were tongue-in-cheek.
Auckland Council

Private texts reveal Auckland Mayor wanted consultants on Waitematā Harbour crossing blacklisted

The texts were between Wayne Brown and the Transport Minister.
Watch related video: A kilometre-long pile of cans, bottles, and other items lined the road at the entrace of Rhythm and Vines, at the Waiōhika Estate Vineyard in Tūranganui a Kiwa / Gisborne.
Auckland Council

New rules: What you can and can't recycle from February

Currently, nearly a quarter of kerbside material collected in Auckland is contaminated.

During Wednesday's committee meeting, Brown said there was a strong focus on the Waitamatā crossing, something he believes won't happen in his lifetime due to the massive price tag and low demand.
Auckland Council

'Really p*** me off, they won't last': Auckland Mayor sends strong message to Govt

The Auckland Mayor also expressed annoyance at central Government "foisting" consultation onto the 10-year budget process.

Watch: New Auckland Council chief executive Phil Wilson speaks to AM.
Auckland Council

Watch: New Auckland Council CEO quizzed about generous salary, says money isn't his 'personal motivator'

"$600,000 is plenty by any measure and certainly money is not my personal motivator."

Councillors have been asked to double-check whether they or their spouse owns shares in the airport.
Auckland Council

Second Auckland Councillor reveals financial interest in Auckland Airport

Councillors have been asked to double-check whether they or their spouse owns shares in the airport.

Watch: Revelations over Michael Wood in Wellington could have implications in Tāmaki Makaurau, as Auckland councillors prepare to vote on the city's budget and sale of airport shares.
Auckland Council

Wood's wife forced to correct declaration of interest in Auckland Airport

Julie Fairey, an Auckland Councillor, may soon vote on the council's sale of shares in the company.
"One way or another we have to bridge the gap."
Auckland Council

Auckland Mayor Brown not confident his preferred budget plan will pass muster

"One way or another we have to bridge the gap."

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown chaired a budget meeting with councillors on Wednesday.
Auckland Council

Auckland Council's budget hole even bigger, now $325m

Councillors received a budget update this morning, ahead of approving the annual budget next month.

Wayne Brown has a frosty relationship with New Zealand's media.
Auckland Council

'Where's the Mayor?' Wayne Brown's frosty relationship with the media under scrutiny

Brown didn't front for the report into the review of the Council's flood response.