Meet Gazza
The guy you rely on.
The mate who will have your back.
Hi. I'm Gary, the other Brown.
You're looking at a colourful Brown.
I’m a Brown that bleeds Auckland blue, and is looking to turn Auckland’s finances from red into black. I may be green when it comes to politics, but I’m black and white when it comes to common sense decision-making.
I want to make sure YOUR Auckland is catered for, YOUR Auckland is everything you need it to be and that YOUR Auckland is world-class.
And I'm also Gazza.
The guy you rely on. The mate who will have your back.
I'm all about uniting communities and being pro-business, environmentally-friendly and future-focused. I’m ditching political affiliations for doing what’s right for our city, not just what’s expedient.
We have a COVID-hit economy to rebuild. We have disenfranchised communities to bring together. By engaging and understanding YOU – every pocket, every community, every issue – we can forge strategies that deliver a world-class city with united communities and empowered people.
More about me
Gary Brown is currently Chairman of the Hibiscus & Bays Local Brand.
He’s a community person, serving the Hibiscus Coast in volunteering, event/fundraising activities that has raised tens of thousands of dollars for many charities.
Gary is involved in the following
- Still an active North Harbour Rugby referee for 25 years.
- Currently President of Nth Harbour Referee association.
- Member of the Silverdale Rugby Club since 1970 & a centurion for the Silverdale premier team.
- Currently on No.5 Squadron Air Cadets committee
- Former New Zealand beach flag champion in 1981 & 1983
Married to Tracey, a Funeral Director with Hibiscus Funeral Service, they have five children together, with 2 at school and 3 working in apprenticeships.
Gary has been a full-time entertainer since 1992 and has travel extensively nationally and internationally performing to thousands of people.
He has been involved with local theatre and a supporter of the Hibiscus Coast Youth Centre and previously owned 2 restaurants and bars - The Three Lamps Tavern and the Boulevard of Dreams.
Gary was on the original building committee for the Hibiscus Coast Leisure Centre and is the founder of the NZ Walk of Fame on the Orewa Boulevard.
Gary cares greatly for the local community.
The Five Step Process
Listening
I have a genuine desire to listen, appreciate others’ perspectives and reach consensus on the best course of action.
Collaboration
Auckland Council needs to strengthen relationships with iwi, private sector experts, Council-Controlled Organisations, Local Boards, central government, education professionals and the public to prioritise key initiatives.
Financially Prudent
We can’t put off infrastructure projects that will only become more expensive over time. So, we need to look at creative ways of raising capital and keeping costs down.
Be Creative
Don’t do vanilla. Don’t be bland. Be bold.
Let’s get back to the ‘can-do’ Kiwi attitude, embrace innovation and utilise technology.
The film industry has embraced Auckland. What other big business can we draw to our beautiful city and set ourselves up for the future?
Excellent Execution
We need to cut through bureaucratic red tape and resource consent constraints or some of you may say…all the BS!!
We have to remove barriers to success, providing the private sector, local Kiwi and all Aucklanders with the confidence we can continue growing in a fair and progressive way.
And while we’re on implementational best practice, let’s listen to our 21 Local Boards and let them get on with it. I currently chair the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board and know first hand our gifted board members are fully capable of defining priorities for rejuvenating their particular areas.
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Red Beach, Auckland 0932, New Zealand
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