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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Geordie Rogers

Geordie Rogers

Green Party

Nicola Young

Nicola Young

Independent - for an affordable city

Rodney Barber

Rodney Barber

Independent for Public Value

Zan Rai Gyaw

Zan Rai Gyaw

Residents-Only Voting

David Lee

David Lee

Let's Get Wellington Working

Afnan Al-Rubayee

Afnan Al-Rubayee

Labour

Tim Ward

Tim Ward

Tony De Lorenzo

Tony De Lorenzo

Independent

Stuart Wong

Stuart Wong

INDEPENDENT TOGETHER - Vote For IT

Dan Milward

Dan Milward

Independent - Go Forward with Milward

Teal Mau

Teal Mau

Tony De Lorenzo

Independent

Tony De Lorenzo

Independent

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
  1. Get control of council spending to reduce the burden on rates.
  2. Prioritise maintenance of existing council assets and infrastructure.
  3. Get pride back in the city through cleaner and safer streets.
Residence

Mt Cook

Age

57

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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
  1. Get control of council spending to reduce the burden on rates.
  2. Prioritise maintenance of existing council assets and infrastructure.
  3. Get pride back in the city through cleaner and safer streets.
Residence

Mt Cook

Age

57

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