2022

Wellington City Council

Te Whanganui-a-Tara Māori 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). One councillor will be elected from the Te Whanganui-a-Tara Māori 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.

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Matthew Reweti

Matthew Reweti

Nīkau Wi Neera

Nīkau Wi Neera

Ali Hamlin-Paenga

Ali Hamlin-Paenga

Nīkau Wi Neera

Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand

Nīkau Wi Neera

Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand

Why I'm standing

I believe our city stands on the cusp of environmental, social, and constitutional transformation. We have the chance to honour Te Tiriti, meet our climate obligations, house our whānau, and grow a thriving, liveable city in the heart of the motu. It's our responsibility to be good ancestors, and leave a legacy for our mokopuna. I love and believe in Wellington, and want to advance our transition into the green, indigenous capital of the world.

About me

I was raised in the Māori governance world. I grew up going to hīkoi with my whānau, and sitting in rūnanga meetings with my pāpā. I'm a staunch supporter of our community, and have worked with marginalised groups to oppose racism, police violence, and profit-driven environmental degradation. I've organised and unionised student workplaces to fight for better pay and conditions. All these experiences have given me a keen sense of relationship-building, advocacy, and tikanga Māori.

My priorities
  1. Return land, water, and assets to Māori wherever possible.
  2. Rapidly increase our supply of social housing, operated collaboratively with mana whenua.
  3. Grow a sustainable, compact city – with green spaces and denser, more affordable housing.
Before politics

Composer/Soldier/Health Admin

Residence

Aro Valley

Age

23

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Why I'm standing

I believe our city stands on the cusp of environmental, social, and constitutional transformation. We have the chance to honour Te Tiriti, meet our climate obligations, house our whānau, and grow a thriving, liveable city in the heart of the motu. It's our responsibility to be good ancestors, and leave a legacy for our mokopuna. I love and believe in Wellington, and want to advance our transition into the green, indigenous capital of the world.

About me

I was raised in the Māori governance world. I grew up going to hīkoi with my whānau, and sitting in rūnanga meetings with my pāpā. I'm a staunch supporter of our community, and have worked with marginalised groups to oppose racism, police violence, and profit-driven environmental degradation. I've organised and unionised student workplaces to fight for better pay and conditions. All these experiences have given me a keen sense of relationship-building, advocacy, and tikanga Māori.

My priorities
  1. Return land, water, and assets to Māori wherever possible.
  2. Rapidly increase our supply of social housing, operated collaboratively with mana whenua.
  3. Grow a sustainable, compact city – with green spaces and denser, more affordable housing.
Before politics

Composer/Soldier/Health Admin

Residence

Aro Valley

Age

23

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