Wayne Brown grew up in Auckland, attended Auckland Grammar, and went on to get a degree in engineering.
After spending several years overseas he returned to New Zealand and set up an engineering consultancy, diversifying into property development and kiwifruit growing.
He’s chaired health boards and been a director of organisations including TVNZ, Māori TV, Vector and Transpower, including appointments by both left and right-wing governments.
He first entered politics in 2007, becoming Far North Mayor until 2013 and in 2022 he of course successfully ran for the Auckland mayoralty.
He was Simon & James' guest for this weeks Six and a Song.
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