NZ Local Elections 2025

Wellington City Council

Pukehīnau/Lambton 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). three councillors will be elected from the Pukehīnau/Lambton 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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Teal Mau

Teal Mau

Geordie Rogers

Geordie Rogers

Green Party

Tony De Lorenzo

Tony De Lorenzo

Independent

Stuart Wong

Stuart Wong

INDEPENDENT TOGETHER - Vote For IT

Afnan Al-Rubayee

Afnan Al-Rubayee

Labour

David Lee

David Lee

Let's Get Wellington Working

Zan Rai Gyaw

Zan Rai Gyaw

Residents-Only Voting

Nicola Young

Nicola Young

Independent - for an affordable city

Tim Ward

Tim Ward

Dan Milward

Dan Milward

Independent - Go Forward with Milward

Rodney Barber

Rodney Barber

Independent for Public Value

Afnan Al-Rubayee

Labour

Afnan Al-Rubayee

Labour

Why I'm standing

We need a city built for people, with communities shaping decisions, not just responding to them. Wellington needs to be a city where people can build a future—with good jobs, decent housing, and opportunities to thrive. We need to keep community facilities open. We need a city we can afford. But to achieve all those things we need a refreshed and constructive council that really listens. I'm running to make that happen.

About me

I'm a public servant with a background in NGO governance and grassroots community organising. I came to Wellington as a refugee, grew up in public housing, and now rent in the heart of the city. Because of these experiences I stand for inclusive, community-led change. Wellington needs strong governance and community experience to make real progress, and that's what I'll bring.

My priorities
  1. Get affordable housing built by streamlining consents so no one is priced out of our city.
  2. Investigate a green jobs programme to create good jobs and take climate action.
  3. Deliver affordable, reliable transport options so everyone can get around the city.
Residence

Wellington CBD

Age

33

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Why I'm standing

We need a city built for people, with communities shaping decisions, not just responding to them. Wellington needs to be a city where people can build a future—with good jobs, decent housing, and opportunities to thrive. We need to keep community facilities open. We need a city we can afford. But to achieve all those things we need a refreshed and constructive council that really listens. I'm running to make that happen.

About me

I'm a public servant with a background in NGO governance and grassroots community organising. I came to Wellington as a refugee, grew up in public housing, and now rent in the heart of the city. Because of these experiences I stand for inclusive, community-led change. Wellington needs strong governance and community experience to make real progress, and that's what I'll bring.

My priorities
  1. Get affordable housing built by streamlining consents so no one is priced out of our city.
  2. Investigate a green jobs programme to create good jobs and take climate action.
  3. Deliver affordable, reliable transport options so everyone can get around the city.
Residence

Wellington CBD

Age

33

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