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

Nureddin Abdurahman

Labour

Councillor for Paekawakawa/ Southern Ward

Why I'm standing

I'm standing because Wellington needs leadership that governs on behalf of the people not governed by the bureaucracy, tackles housing and cost-of-living with honesty and action. I want my kids and yours to afford a home here. I've fought to keep our airport in public hands, opposed corporate handouts like the Reading Cinema deal, voted against the $150 million Town Hall cost blowout, defended libraries, community facilities and swimming pools, and backed more affordable housing.

About me

I came to New Zealand 17 years ago. Together with my wife I have had three kids and built a small business. My kids play football for IBU and I could not be prouder of them. But things weren't always easy. When I first arrived and when I studied for my Masters degree, I worked long hours for low pay. I will never forget this experience and it informs my thinking every day at Council.

My priorities

  1. Encourage more affordable housing.
  2. Rebuild trust in council.
  3. Protect strategic assets and community facilities.

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