Greater Wellington Regional Council
The Greater Wellington Regional Council makes decisions about managing resources in the region, such as air, water, soil and the coastline. It also carries out plant and pest control, helps prepare for natural disasters, and is involved in regional transport. The council is made up of 14 councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). five councillors will be elected from the Pōneke/Wellington constituency. 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 Greater Wellington Regional Council election.
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Daran Ponter
Why I'm standing
I am a proud and committed Wellingtonian. I want Wellington and the region to be inclusive and prosperous – a place where we can all succeed. I believe this means ensuring we have the networks and infrastructure in place to support growth. I want to ensure we anticipate growth and deal with the significant deferred maintenance and investment that is dogging our water and rail infrastructure in particular.
About me
I am an experienced councillor with a strong background in problem solving and working collaboratively. I work collaboratively with communities, councillors and organisations to weave together projects and solutions for Wellington and the region. I fight for the city and region by making sure we get the resources and support required to make Wellington a wonderful place to live and play.
My priorities
- Get rates down without affecting the services Wellingtonians expect.
- Deliver reliable, safe and affordable public transport that grows to meet Wellington's needs.
- Achieve 100% EV public transport by finishing the journey we've already embarked upon.
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