Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown apologises to deputy Desley Simpson for ‘Lamborghini’ comment

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has apologised to his deputy, Desley Simpson, after saying she was only interested in helping her constituents buy Lamborghinis . Simpson represents the eastern suburbs ward of Ōrākei, which includes the wealthy suburbs of Remuera, Kohimarama and St Heliers. The mayor made his “Lamborghini” remark when he rang this reporter on March 12.

“All she thinks about is how to help people buying their next Lamborghini,” he said. The comment was reported in the Herald afterwards. Brown announced in February that he will run for re-election in October.



Simpson has allowed speculation to build that she might run against him, although she has not made an announcement either way..