NZ Local Elections 2025

Greater Wellington Regional Council

Wairarapa 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). one councillor will be elected from the Wairarapa 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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Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Concentrate on connectivity and resilience to build our region's economy.

    Develop further water storage options for supporting growth in agriculture and horticulture.

    Finish the roll out of new trains for Wairarapa and increase services for the line.

  • Ensure GWRC supports the Remutaka Hill Road being added to the roads of national significance to ensure future development.

    Bring back sensible gravel extraction from rivers to support infrastructure development and reduce flood risk across the Wairarapa.

    Provide for good lines of communication, roads and rail so investment opportunities will flow in for industry, tourism and farming.

  • Concentrate on connectivity and resilience to build our region's economy.

    Develop further water storage options for supporting growth in agriculture and horticulture.

    Finish the roll out of new trains for Wairarapa and increase services for the line.

  • Ensure GWRC supports the Remutaka Hill Road being added to the roads of national significance to ensure future development.

    Bring back sensible gravel extraction from rivers to support infrastructure development and reduce flood risk across the Wairarapa.

    Provide for good lines of communication, roads and rail so investment opportunities will flow in for industry, tourism and farming.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment and biodiversity

Environment and biodiversity

Freshwater

Freshwater

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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