2013_Auckland_mayoral_election

2013 Auckland mayoral election

2013 Auckland mayoral election

New Zealand mayoral election

An election was held for the office of Mayor of Auckland on 12 October 2013. It was one of many triennial local elections that took place in Auckland and throughout New Zealand at the time.

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Background

Incumbent Len Brown appeared at number seven by the City Mayors Foundation's 2012 World Mayor list.[1]

Candidates

  • Len Brown (independent), incumbent mayor[2]
  • John Palino (independent), restaurant manager and former host of television show The Kitchen Job[3]
  • John Minto (Mana Movement), activist[2]
  • Penny Bright (independent), activist[2]
  • Uesifili Unasa (independent), Christian minister[4]
  • David Willmott (Roads First), stood for mayor in 2010[5]
  • Stephen Berry (Affordable Auckland), also candidate for the Waitematā and Gulf ward[6]
  • Jesse Butler[6]
  • Paul Duffy[6]
  • Susanna Kruger (independent)[6]
  • Matthew Goode[6]
  • Annalucia Vermunt (Communist League)[6]
  • Emmett Hussey[6]
  • Phil O'Connor (Christians Against Abortion)[6]
  • Wayne Young, homeless man and protester, stood for mayor in 2010[6]
  • Reuben Shadbolt, son of Invercargill mayor Tim Shadbolt[6]
  • Julia Parfitt, chair of Hibiscus and Bays local board[6]

Prospective candidates who did not stand

Campaign

Brown's priority for the city was the funding and commencement of the City Rail Link, which had 63% public support in June 2009.[9]

Palino ran on a conservative policy platform, and his campaign was managed by Communities and Residents president and former National Party president John Slater.[8] He opposed the urban intensification of some Auckland communities, including those on the North Shore,[10] instead proposing a second central business district model based in Manukau.[8]

Postal ballots were sent to voters from 20 September.[11]

Opinion polling

  – Some polls were taken after voting began on 20 September.

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Results

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By local board

Local boards and wards won by Brown
Local boards and wards won by Palino

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Notes

  1. Excludes informal votes

References

  1. [1]
    "Len Brown one of world's best mayors". Auckland Now. Fairfax New Zealand. 8 January 2013. Archived from the original on 11 January 2013.
  2. [2]
    Orsman, Bernard (18 July 2013). "Split vote could lead to close mayoral contest". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
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    "John Palino to contest Auckland mayoralty". 3 News. MediaWorks New Zealand. 5 May 2013. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
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    Harvey, Sarah (1 July 2013). "Samoan minister to challenge for Auckland mayoralty". Stuff.co.nz. Archived from the original on 20 March 2019.
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    "The race begins for the Auckland supercity". Manujau Courier. Fairfax New Zealand. 21 September 2010. Archived from the original on 28 May 2020.
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    Whiteacre, Charlotte (20 August 2013). "Auckland mayoral race – who are the candidates?". 3 News. Retrieved 6 June 2015.
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    "Williamson won't run for Auckland mayor". The New Zealand Herald. 31 May 2013. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
  8. [8]
    Orsman, Bernard (1 October 2013). "Super City elections 2013: The front runners - John Palino". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
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    Orsman, Bernard (1 October 2013). "Super City elections 2013: The front runners - Len Brown". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
  10. [10]
    Hallahan, Marnie (30 May 2015). "Palino notes North Shore's concerns". North Shore Times. Fairfax New Zealand. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015.
  11. [11]
    "Voting opens for 2013 local government elections" (Press release). Local Government New Zealand. 19 September 2013. Archived from the original on 21 June 2015.
  12. [12]
    "Palino closes on Brown among definite voters in Auckland Mayoralty race". Horizon Research. 16 July 2013. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
  13. [13]
    Garner, Duncan (19 August 2013). "Auckland mayoralty polling". Radio Live. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
  14. [14]
    "Brown-Palino gap 15.8%: Horizon's call 14%". Horizon Research. 3 October 2013. Archived from the original on 21 June 2015.
  15. [15]
    Blackstock, Russell (6 October 2013). "Palino narrows gap on Brown". Herald on Sunday. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
  16. [16]
    "2013 election results" (PDF). Auckland Council. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
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    "Voting Document Returns – 2013 Elections" (PDF). Auckland Council. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 June 2015. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
  18. [18]
    "Final Result by Local Board" (PDF). Auckland Council. 12 October 2013. Retrieved 31 May 2015.
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