# Auckland mayor calls National road plan 'idiotic'

> Auckland mayor Wayne Brown condemns National's $1.75 billion Mill Road project as 'idiotic' during election campaign.
- Title: Auckland mayor calls National road plan 'idiotic' · RNZ
- Summary: Auckland mayor Wayne Brown condemns National's $1.75 billion Mill Road project as 'idiotic' during election campaign. Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says…
- Keywords: auckland, wayne brown, national, mill road, road plan, election campaign, transport, politics, news, mayor, calls, road
- Source: RNZ — https://rnz.co.nz/news/political/1781297/auckland-mayor-wayne-brown-calls-national-s-road-plan-idiotic
- Author: RNZ | Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa
- Published: 2026-10-07T00:14:30+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: auckland, wayne brown, national, mill road, road plan, election campaign, transport, politics, news
## Auckland mayor Wayne Brown
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown calls National's Mill Road project 'idiotic' during election campaign.

> idiotic
## Mill Road project cost
National's $1.75 billion Mill Road project is a key focus of the election campaign.

> $1.75 billion
## Transport system needs
A sensible transport system should meet public needs without re-election gains.

> sensible transport system
## Green Party level crossings
Green Party plans to fund level crossing removals but mayor says it's not their responsibility.

> level crossings
## Mayor's traffic light plan
Mayor Brown will remove five traffic lights in central Auckland using smart technology.

> five traffic lights
## Key takeaway

Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says National's Mill Road project is 'idiotic' and should not be prioritized for re-election gains.