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.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

  • Bring all our utilities and core services back into public ownership.

    Become a nationwide leader in resource recovery by converting the landfill to a recovery park supported by recovery hubs around the city.

    Eliminate the flow of wastewater into local harbours and marine reserves, and support Māori customary rights in these areas.

  • Support the Three Waters reforms and ensure that Wellington City Council drives effective investment in our aging water infrastructure.

    Start a city-wide food and green waste collection to reduce waste.

    Retain public ownership of public assets.

  • Bring all our utilities and core services back into public ownership.

    Become a nationwide leader in resource recovery by converting the landfill to a recovery park supported by recovery hubs around the city.

    Eliminate the flow of wastewater into local harbours and marine reserves, and support Māori customary rights in these areas.

  • Support the Three Waters reforms and ensure that Wellington City Council drives effective investment in our aging water infrastructure.

    Start a city-wide food and green waste collection to reduce waste.

    Retain public ownership of public assets.