Wellington City Council

Takapū/Northern General Ward
The Wellington City Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of 15 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the city). Three councillors will be elected from the Takapū/Northern ward. This is a single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Wellington City Council election.

John Apanowicz

A voice for Wellington

| Chair Mākara/Ōhāriu Community Board

John Apanowicz

A voice for Wellington

| Chair Mākara/Ōhāriu Community Board

Why I'm standing

I am a passionate Wellingtonian. We desperately need competent and experienced people on our council to ensure our community has a strong voice at the table.

About me

I have the skills, qualifications and experience to be a good councillor. I also listen and an able to take on board alternate ideas.

My priorities
  1. Rates.
  2. Transport.
  3. Infrastructure.
Current role

Chair Mākara/Ōhāriu Community Board

Before politics

Businessperson

Residence

Ōhāriu

Age

52

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Why I'm standing

I am a passionate Wellingtonian. We desperately need competent and experienced people on our council to ensure our community has a strong voice at the table.

About me

I have the skills, qualifications and experience to be a good councillor. I also listen and an able to take on board alternate ideas.

My priorities
  1. Rates.
  2. Transport.
  3. Infrastructure.
Current role

Chair Mākara/Ōhāriu Community Board

Before politics

Businessperson

Residence

Ōhāriu

Age

52

Connect via