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
Tony De Lorenzo
Why I'm standing
I love Wellington and believe it can thrive. With experience supporting not-for-profits and running my own design business, I know how to deliver meaningful results with limited resources. I will bring practical skills, fresh ideas, and a commitment to listening and transparency, so Wellington becomes safer, affordable and vibrant.
About me
I am prepared to think outside the box and make innovative suggestions. Then I will listen, adapt when needed and collaborate to get better outcomes for Wellington. My experience supporting not-for-profits and my own design business means I have practical skills suited for office.
My priorities
- Get control of council spending to reduce the burden on rates.
- Prioritise maintenance of existing council assets and infrastructure.
- Get pride back in the city through cleaner and safer streets.
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