Former Labour Party Minister John Tamihere will tomorrow unveil one of Auckland’s worst kept secrets – he’s putting his hand up be the
city’s next Mayor.
The Waiparereira Trust chief executive, who is no stranger to controversy, hinted at the bid last year.
1 NEWS understands Mr Tamihere will announce he’ll stand for the mayoralty tomorrow.
He’s been in a bitter war with Auckland Council’s development agency, Panuku, over a housing development in South Auckland.
He wants restrictions on the level of state housing in developments lifted.
It’s understood councillor Christine Fletcher - and former mayor - will be his running mate.
Current Mayor Phil Goff has yet to decide whether he’ll stand again, but is seriously considering it. He’ll make an announcement in February.
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