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
David Lee
Why I'm standing
I am standing because Wellington needs disciplined, practical leadership to get finances under control and restore affordability for residents and businesses. In just six years, council debt has quadrupled to $2.1 billion, while rates keep rising and basic services come under pressure.
About me
I am an experienced governor, entrepreneur and urban planner. I bring over 20 years of governance and commercial expertise, with a proven record of delivering results and making tough financial decisions. Coupled with strong community connections, I am committed to applying this experience to deliver practical solutions that enhance the city, support local businesses and put Wellington back on the path to smart, sustainable growth.
My priorities
- Get Wellingtonians working with economic recovery and job creation. Wellington jobs for Wellington people.
- Get the infrastructure working with no more delays. Fix what is broken and build what is needed.
- Get the council working with functional leadership, less talk and more action, and a council that delivers.
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