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.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Implement a 10-year capital upgrade programme for playgrounds, libraries, and community and recreational facilities across the city.

    Look for opportunities to bring work in-house and to reduce contracting out, to improve services for Wellingtonians.

    Support national arts organisations to remain based in Wellington.

  • Work with local businesses to support the transition to a thriving, pedestrianised Golden Mile.

    Create a low-emission, circular economy that reduces energy use and waste, and increases prosperity.

    Fund innovative kiwi businesses within our city to expand and employ locals, and promote Wellington to the world as a business centre.

  • Implement a 10-year capital upgrade programme for playgrounds, libraries, and community and recreational facilities across the city.

    Look for opportunities to bring work in-house and to reduce contracting out, to improve services for Wellingtonians.

    Support national arts organisations to remain based in Wellington.

  • Work with local businesses to support the transition to a thriving, pedestrianised Golden Mile.

    Create a low-emission, circular economy that reduces energy use and waste, and increases prosperity.

    Fund innovative kiwi businesses within our city to expand and employ locals, and promote Wellington to the world as a business centre.