Word on the street: ‘Never heard of him’ – Aucklanders react to Brown mayoral win – Stuff

Aucklanders were as glib and apathetic as their 30% voter turnout in reacting to Wayne Browns mayoral win on Sunday morning.

Brown won Aucklands mayoralty with 144,000 votes in the preliminary count, 55,000 ahead of main rival Efeso Collins. As of 3pm on Saturday, 355,000 votes were cast in a city of 1.1m eligible voters.

Auckland Transports (AT) chair has already resigned following Browns win, and the citys new boss wants to see more heads roll after calling for the entire AT board to go.

Browns strategy to victory was focusing on turning out the older than 50 homeowners with a simple message about fixing Auckland.

So, Stuff hit the streets of central Aucklands Karangahape Road, a Sunday market in the North Shores Takapuna, and high street in Onehunga to ask:

What do you think of Wayne Browns win?

Chris McKeen

Zena reacted to the news that Wayne Brown had won the 2022 Tmaki Makaurau Auckland Mayoral election.

I dont know, I havent heard anything, Im not sure. Im not sure who that is.

Chris McKeen

Amo reacted to the news that Wayne Brown had won the 2022 Tmaki Makaurau Auckland Mayoral election.

Hes a good man. Thats why I voted for him. He does well with the people.

Chris McKeen

Gregory reacted to the news that Wayne Brown had won the 2022 Tmaki Makaurau Auckland Mayoral election.

What party does he represent?

Chris McKeen

Jude reacted to the news that Wayne Brown had won the 2022 Tmaki Makaurau Auckland Mayoral election.

Someones got to win. Nothing I can do about it.

Chris McKeen

Fran reacted to the news that Wayne Brown had won the 2022 Tmaki Makaurau Auckland Mayoral election.

I was disappointed. I dont think we need old men. Weve got enough old men.

Chris McKeen

Bailey reacted to the news that Wayne Brown had won the 2022 Tmaki Makaurau Auckland Mayoral election.

I dont know. [Efeso Collins] was the only one I knew anything about.

Chris McKeen

Rusha reacted to the news that Wayne Brown had won the 2022 Tmaki Makaurau Auckland Mayoral election.

I would like to see public transport being looked at. I like the half prices for public transport at the moment theyre really, really good.

Chris McKeen

Rachel reacted to the news that Wayne Brown had won the 2022 Tmaki Makaurau Auckland Mayoral election.

Never heard of him... He doesnt represent me. Im a 40-year-old Mori woman. I dont think he represents me.

Chris McKeen

Steve reacted to the news that Wayne Brown had won the 2022 Tmaki Makaurau Auckland Mayoral election.

Its probably a politically incorrect thing to say, but the right person won.

Chris McKeen

Roimata reacted to the news that Wayne Brown had won the 2022 Tmaki Makaurau Auckland Mayoral election.

Im not too sure. I heard that he was also the mayor for the Far North.

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