In a statement, Adrienne Young-Cooper said she was resigning because it was clear Brown wanted "a clear runway". "I governed Auckland Transport in accordance with the statement of intent agreed with Auckland Council and navigated the organisation through the extraordinary challenges of COVID-19 and its aftermath," Young-Cooper said. "I wish the new council and Auckland Transport all the best." Meanwhile outgoing mayor Phil Goff wished Brown well and said it wasn't for him to comment on the sidelines. But not everyone was happy with Brown's win with a prominent LQBTQIA+ advocate expressing deep disappointment over it.

Source: Stuff October 10, 2022 00:59 UTC