NZ Local Elections 2025

Greater Wellington Regional Council

Pōneke/Wellington General Constituency
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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Sarah Free

Sarah Free

Independent

Alice Claire Hurdle

Alice Claire Hurdle

ACT Local: Real Change. Lower Rates.

Tom James

Tom James

Labour

Mark Kelynack

Mark Kelynack

Independent

Simon Woolf

Simon Woolf

Independent

Glenda Hughes

Glenda Hughes

Independent Former Councillor

Yadana Saw

Yadana Saw

Green Party

Henry Peach

Henry Peach

Green Party

Daran Ponter

Daran Ponter

Labour

Belinda McFadgen

Belinda McFadgen

Tom Kay

Tom Kay

Independent

Henry Peach

Green Party

Henry Peach

Green Party

Why I'm standing

Wellington is where my partner and I are raising our two young kids and building our future. I care about economic and social justice and protecting our natural environment for the long term. I'm standing because I'm invested in Wellington's future and I know local government can make a real difference.

About me

I'm collaborative, open-minded, and focused on delivery. I bring over 15 years' experience advancing climate and transport policy across central and local government.

My priorities
  1. Deliver public transport that is more affordable, frequent, fast and reliable.
  2. Keep the harbour and beaches swimmable by restoring urban streams, rivers and wetlands.
  3. Build a climate-resilient city with affordable housing and better public infrastructure.
Residence

Newtown

Age

37

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Why I'm standing

Wellington is where my partner and I are raising our two young kids and building our future. I care about economic and social justice and protecting our natural environment for the long term. I'm standing because I'm invested in Wellington's future and I know local government can make a real difference.

About me

I'm collaborative, open-minded, and focused on delivery. I bring over 15 years' experience advancing climate and transport policy across central and local government.

My priorities
  1. Deliver public transport that is more affordable, frequent, fast and reliable.
  2. Keep the harbour and beaches swimmable by restoring urban streams, rivers and wetlands.
  3. Build a climate-resilient city with affordable housing and better public infrastructure.
Residence

Newtown

Age

37

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