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
Nicola Young
Why I'm standing
I'm an independent, liberal councillor who works across the political spectrum to champion issues that deliver value for Wellingtonians, and take pride in responding to the many emails and phone calls I receive. Council faces important decisions that will either make or break our city. I'm an advocate for affordable rates, core services delivered well, sound investment in our water and waste infrastructure, and common sense at the council table!
About me
I was born and raised in central Wellington, worked as a journalist, with my first job as an Evening Post reporter, before 20 years working in London's financial markets, then returning to Wellington to establish my boutique government relations and communications agency. I love Wellington, particularly how walkable the city is, accessibility to world-class cultural events, and our beautiful harbour.
My priorities
- Reduce rates. I have voted against the unsustainable increases of 47% since 2022 and 25% by 2028.
- Focus on core infrastructure by fixing broken water pipes rather than nice-to-haves.
- Create a safer CBD by pushing for more laneway upgrades and initiating action on anti-social behaviour.
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