NZ Local Elections 2025

Wellington City Council

Paekawakawa/Southern General Ward
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.

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Paula Muollo

Paula Muollo

INDEPENDENT TOGETHER - Vote For IT

Laurie Foon

Laurie Foon

Green Party

Nureddin Abdurahman

Nureddin Abdurahman

Labour

Mike Petrie

Mike Petrie

From the Fringe to the Frontline

Kevin Zeng

Kevin Zeng

Independent - for business environment

Donald McDonald

Donald McDonald

Mcdone waiting 2coming terms Passover

Laurie Foon

Green Party

| Deputy Mayor Councillor Paekawakawa Southern Ward

Laurie Foon

Green Party

| Deputy Mayor Councillor Paekawakawa Southern Ward

Why I'm standing

I am standing for council because Wellington can become a world-leading city where nature thrives and we are recognised for our groundbreaking climate and environmental solutions. I believe in the power of our community to create a vibrant, innovative, and sustainable city for everyone.

About me

I am an experienced councillor. I'm proud to have served as the deputy mayor. I have worked hard with my local communities and council to find solutions to problems together. I have worked alongside mana whenua to honour our relationship and align our strategies. For 20 years, I founded and ran a pioneering eco-fashion label and local business. Subsequently, I spent five years helping other businesses develop their sustainability practices through the Sustainable Business Network.

My priorities
  1. Put people first with inner-city regeneration projects and by providing more transport options.
  2. Make Wellington the centre of tech and innovation to revitalise the local economy.
  3. Strengthen community and environment programmes to create a world-leading nature capital.
Current role

Deputy Mayor Councillor Paekawakawa Southern Ward

Residence

Berhampore

Age

59

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Why I'm standing

I am standing for council because Wellington can become a world-leading city where nature thrives and we are recognised for our groundbreaking climate and environmental solutions. I believe in the power of our community to create a vibrant, innovative, and sustainable city for everyone.

About me

I am an experienced councillor. I'm proud to have served as the deputy mayor. I have worked hard with my local communities and council to find solutions to problems together. I have worked alongside mana whenua to honour our relationship and align our strategies. For 20 years, I founded and ran a pioneering eco-fashion label and local business. Subsequently, I spent five years helping other businesses develop their sustainability practices through the Sustainable Business Network.

My priorities
  1. Put people first with inner-city regeneration projects and by providing more transport options.
  2. Make Wellington the centre of tech and innovation to revitalise the local economy.
  3. Strengthen community and environment programmes to create a world-leading nature capital.
Current role

Deputy Mayor Councillor Paekawakawa Southern Ward

Residence

Berhampore

Age

59

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