Phil Goff elected new Auckland mayorBEVAN READ/stuff.co.nz Although the election results may have been called weeks ago the results have been a mixed bag for the top contenders. Long-serving Labour MP Phil Goff has been elected, Auckland Council announced on Saturday afternoon. BEVAN READ/stuff.co.nz New Mayor Phil Goff is expecting to push for Auckland's rights with the National governments as well as shaking up the approval rating with the Auckland ratepayers. Bevan Read All smiles for Phil Goff on being confirmed as the next Auckland MayorHis first tasks will be to appoint a deputy mayor and start work on a new budget. Bevan Read Goff said the large margin gave him a strong mandate from the Auckland public.

Source: Stuff October 08, 2016 00:52 UTC