Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown Refers to RNZ Staffer as ‘a Muslim Terrorist’

Auckland mayor Wayne Brown refers to RNZ staffer as 'a Muslim terrorist'

The mayor has apologised, saying his comments about a person of Indian descent were a "fumbled attempt at humour."

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown refers to RNZ staffer as ‘a Muslim terrorist’

By Rowan Quinn of RNZ Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown referred to an RNZ staff member of Indian descent as “a Muslim terrorist” and commented on his beard as the...

Auckland mayor called RNZ worker a 'Muslim terrorist'

Auckland mayor Wayne Brown. Photo: RNZ Rowan Quinn of RNZ Auckland mayor Wayne Brown referred to an RNZ staff member of Indian descent as "a Muslim terrorist" and commented on his beard as the man escorted him into the building for an interview.

Wayne Brown apologises for remark to RNZ staff member

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has apologised after making an inappropriate comment to a staff member at Radio New Zealand’s Auckland offices, referring to the man—who is of Indian descent—as a “Muslim terrorist” and remarking on his beard while being escorted into the building. The staff member said he was shocked and hurt, while RNZ described the comment as unacceptable regardless of intent. Brown later acknowledged the remark as a failed attempt …