Harvey became mayor of Waitakere City upon election in October 1992 and served until 2010 when the National Government reforms led to seven territorial authority councils, including Waitakere City Council, being replaced by the new Auckland Council.
Harvey became mayor of Waitakere City upon election in October 1992. Harvey served until 2010. The National Government reforms led to seven territorial authority councils. This was including Waitakere City Council. Waitakere City Council was being replaced by the new Auckland Council.