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). 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.
Wellington City Council candidates
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Geordie Rogers
Green Party
Nicola Young
Independent - for an affordable city
Rodney Barber
Independent for Public Value
Zan Rai Gyaw
Residents-Only Voting
David Lee
Let's Get Wellington Working
Afnan Al-Rubayee
Labour
Tim Ward
Tony De Lorenzo
Independent
Stuart Wong
INDEPENDENT TOGETHER - Vote For IT
Dan Milward
Independent - Go Forward with Milward
Teal Mau
Dan Milward
Why I'm standing
Wellington has always been my coolest little capital. I grew up here, and now I'm raising my own family here. I'm standing because Wellington has become unaffordable for my family, and for future generations.
About me
I have spent over twenty years running startups and technology companies in Wellington. My products have supported millions of students worldwide. I will bring a future-focused mindset and treat every dollar in the budget like it truly matters. My business acumen, governance experience and commitment to fiscal responsibility ensure I can make sound, practical decisions. With roots in Wellington's creative scene, I'm ready to bring a new energy and set of skills to the table.
My priorities
- Keep the city affordable and clean so people stay, so businesses thrive and more jobs are created.
- Consult with residents to shape zoning, city access, eg cars and cycles, and more green spaces.
- Prioritise infrastructure like pipes, parks and pools over non-essential projects.
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