After two terms, current Auckland Mayor Phil Goff is stepping aside.
As things stand, Efeso Collins and Wayne Brown look the most likely candidates to take the supercity’s top job.
So, after 40 years across both local and central government, what has the former Labour Party leader learned about New Zealand politics? And who’s got his vote in these local body elections?
Today, Damien is joined by Phil Goff to hear what it takes to lead Aotearoa's only super city.
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