After provisional vote counts were released on 8 October, Wayne Brown declared victory, and Efeso Collins conceded the election.

Efeso Collins and Richard Hills, Auckland councillors affiliated with Labour, were both reported to be exploring mayoral candidacies while awaiting Goff's decision, in order to avoid crowding the ballot.

Frustrated with Goff's timeline in light of an approaching election campaign, Collins formally announced his candidacy on 26 January.

[11] Molloy claimed on 17 June 2022 while on The AM Show that the National Party had offered to endorse his mayoral campaign, adding that Beck should leave the race.

[34] The National Party-aligned Communities and Residents local body group endorsed Viv Beck on 12 July 2022.

[35][36] A debate hosted by the Takapuna Beach Business Association on 6 July saw seven candidates discuss issues such as climate change and the possibility of a second harbour crossing.

[38][39][40] Six candidates attended a University of Auckland Debating Society on 26 July moderated by Jack Tame, during which Ted Johnston was egged after unknowingly referring to an audience member with Tourette syndrome as "team Efeso" (in reference to Efeso Collins), for which he later apologised.

[46] Molloy supported a one-year trial of free public transport, funded through the existing regional fuel tax revenue.

Wayne Brown believes it is acceptable in certain cases, such as the Whanganui River and where iwi have a long and strong interest in matters like the maunga (volcanoes).