08 April 2026
Official information request 8140018598
(Please quote this in any correspondence)
James
By email
: [FYI request #33777 email]
Tēnā koe James
Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (LGOIMA)
Re: Mayor Wayne Brown's Christmas safety message
Thank you for your information request dated 19 February 2026, for information
about Mayor Wayne Brown’s 2025 Christmas Message.
The specific details of your request and our response is below.
“1. The full cost if any, for Mayor Wayne Brown's Christmas safety message on
social media.
2. The full breakdown of costs incurred.
3. All communications if any, regarding the concept, execution and delivery of
the message.
4. All communications involving Chloe Swarbrick - this should include initial
reach out to script ideas and shooting of the message etc.”
The information you have requested has been provided for all aspects of your
request. Please see
attached. The Christmas safety message was prepared and implemented by Council staff
using existing resources. We have provided information regarding additional costs
for the filming of the message.
Please note that some names and contact details have been redacted from the PDF
document of emails to protect their privacy. This information is withheld under
section 7(2)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987
(LGOIMA).
Private Bag 92300, Auckland 1142 |
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Ph 09 301 0101

The decision by Auckland Council to release the information contained in this
response was made by
Lou-Ann Ballantyne, General Manager Governance and
Engagement.
You have the right to complain to the Ombudsman if you believe we have not
responded appropriately to your request. Information about how to make a
complaint is available at www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802
602.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Kind regards,
Fernanda Maciel
Senior Business Partner, Privacy & Official Information
Customer Experience & Digital Services
Private Bag 92300, Auckland 1142 |
aucklandcouncil.govt.nz |
Ph 09 301 0101