NZ Local Elections 2025

Wellington City Council

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). two councillors will be elected from the Paekawakawa/Southern 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.

Wellington City Council candidates

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Paula Muollo

INDEPENDENT TOGETHER - Vote For IT

Donald McDonald

Mcdone waiting 2coming terms Passover

Kevin Zeng

Independent - for business environment

Mike Petrie

From the Fringe to the Frontline

Nureddin Abdurahman

Labour

Laurie Foon

Green Party

Kevin Zeng

Independent - for business environment

Why I'm standing

I have lived in Wellington for over 30 years and care deeply for this city. I worked for eight years at Interlock, a factory in Miramar which relocated over 20 years ago due to the business environment. I have seen how the recent worsening business environment has affected people's lives. I am standing to help build a supportive environment where businesses can grow and to ensure local voices are heard.

About me

I am the owner of the Newtown variety shop Rainbow Bridge and publisher of the Wellington Chinese community newspaper Home Voice for over 20 years. I have heard directly from locals about their concerns and hopes, giving me a deep understanding of what our community needs. As a leader of Chinese community groups, I am passionate about building relationships and supporting diversity. I bring experience and strong leadership.

My priorities

  1. Increase police office presence in community centres.
  2. Increase public parking around business centres.

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