Manukau Mayor Len Brown admitted to Auckland Hospital

The Mayor of Manukau Len Brown has been admitted to Auckland Hospital following a heart attack while attending the Pacific Music Awards in Manukau last night.

Mr Brown was initially taken to Middlemore Hospital and then transferred to Auckland Hospital for ongoing monitoring. His condition is described as critical but stable.

Mayoress Shan Inglis said today that she and her family are immensely grateful for the assistance and care demonstrated by staff at Middlemore and Auckland hospitals, St John Ambulance staff and those who rendered CPR at the Telstra Pacific Events Centre last night.

She also wishes to thank everyone who has sent messages of support during this difficult time.

Deputy Mayor Gary Troupe is acting Mayor and continues to be in touch with the Brown family. “Our thoughts are with the family at this time and we will continue to provide support in anyway we can.”