Wayne Brown calls National’s $1.75b plan for Mill Road corridor ‘idiotic’

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has publicly criticized the National Party’s $1.75 billion proposal for the Mill Road corridor, labeling the plan as “idiotic.” The project, intended to address transport infrastructure needs in the region, has become a point of contention between the mayor and the political party.

In response to the proposal, Brown suggested that the National Party should prioritize infrastructure projects that benefit from strong consensus between the central government and the Auckland Council. The mayor’s comments highlight a push for greater alignment on regional development priorities rather than pursuing the currently proposed corridor plan.