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.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Encourage more community facilities everywhere across the city.

    Work with clubs, schools and sporting organisations so that every child in a low-income family can play sport.

    Implement Aho Tini 2030 action plan so Wellingtonians can enjoy more access to arts and cultural experiences.

  • Support existing live venues and increase funding for local artists.

    Open a medium-sized performing arts venue, filling a significant gap for touring music performances and Wellington's art scene.

    Make the arts more accessible for our tamariki by funding free sessions of shows for school trips on weekdays.

  • Encourage more community facilities everywhere across the city.

    Work with clubs, schools and sporting organisations so that every child in a low-income family can play sport.

    Implement Aho Tini 2030 action plan so Wellingtonians can enjoy more access to arts and cultural experiences.

  • Support existing live venues and increase funding for local artists.

    Open a medium-sized performing arts venue, filling a significant gap for touring music performances and Wellington's art scene.

    Make the arts more accessible for our tamariki by funding free sessions of shows for school trips on weekdays.