NZ Local Elections 2025

Greater Wellington Regional Council

Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai/Lower Hutt 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). three councillors will be elected from the Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai/Lower Hutt 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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Omar Faruque

Omar Faruque

Independent

Nigel Elder

Nigel Elder

ACT Local: Real Change. Lower Rates.

Matt Shand

Matt Shand

Mike Fisher

Mike Fisher

Independent

Tom Murphy

Tom Murphy

Independent

Mike Stevenson

Mike Stevenson

Independent

Gabriel Tupou

Gabriel Tupou

Independent

Quentin Duthie

Quentin Duthie

Green Party

Nigel Elder

ACT Local: Real Change. Lower Rates.

Nigel Elder

ACT Local: Real Change. Lower Rates.

Why I'm standing

I am seeing that, time and again, ratepayers are being let down with higher rates, more bureaucracy and wasteful projects, while core services are neglected. It's time to give council a wake-up call and get back to basics – reliable transport, affordable water, working infrastructure and value for money.

About me

I am both a business owner and have extensive experience in the public sector, with proven experience solving problems and delivering results. I know how to cut waste, manage budgets and hold decision-makers accountable.

My priorities
  1. Keep rates affordable, protect core services and restore transparency.
  2. Treat all residents equally, resist ideological distractions and make sure money is spent wisely.
  3. Deliver a council that provides value, not politics, and accountable leadership that restores common sense.
Residence

Alicetown

Age

63

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Why I'm standing

I am seeing that, time and again, ratepayers are being let down with higher rates, more bureaucracy and wasteful projects, while core services are neglected. It's time to give council a wake-up call and get back to basics – reliable transport, affordable water, working infrastructure and value for money.

About me

I am both a business owner and have extensive experience in the public sector, with proven experience solving problems and delivering results. I know how to cut waste, manage budgets and hold decision-makers accountable.

My priorities
  1. Keep rates affordable, protect core services and restore transparency.
  2. Treat all residents equally, resist ideological distractions and make sure money is spent wisely.
  3. Deliver a council that provides value, not politics, and accountable leadership that restores common sense.
Residence

Alicetown

Age

63

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