Former Labour Party MP John Tamihere is reportedly going to announce his Auckland mayoralty bid on Saturday.

The current Waipareira Trust chief executive is set to hold a press conference on Saturday where he is expected to make the announcement, RNZ reports.

It is thought he will run with ex-National Party MP and former Auckland mayor Christine Fletcher. If he won Ms Fletcher would become his deputy.

Mr Tamihere signalled he may run for the top position last year.

Newshub.