NZ Local Elections 2025

Wellington City Council

Takapu/Northern 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 Takapū/Northern 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.

Candidates

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Joan Shi

Joan Shi

Independent

Ben McNulty

Ben McNulty

Labour

Andrea Compton

Andrea Compton

Smart spending. Strong future.

Tony Randle

Tony Randle

Independent - no party affiliation

Michael Hill

Michael Hill

Independent

Mark Flynn

Mark Flynn

ACT Local: Real Change. Lower Rates.

John Apanowicz

John Apanowicz

A Voice for Wellington

Michael Hill

Independent

Michael Hill

Independent

Why I'm standing

I want to ensure that we live in a democratic city where the voice of the constituent is heard loud and clear and matters.

About me

I have a lifelong investment in public safety, both in senior police command and public service roles, and I know how to manage staff and resources, work through conflict and achieve meaningful outcomes.

My priorities
  1. Guarantee democracy is kept alive in Wellington and ensure that people feel their voice matters.
  2. Drive a vision of a more inter-connected, proud and thriving city that is affordable for all.
  3. Focus on meaningful outcomes rather than outputs so Wellingtonians understand the bigger picture.
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Why I'm standing

I want to ensure that we live in a democratic city where the voice of the constituent is heard loud and clear and matters.

About me

I have a lifelong investment in public safety, both in senior police command and public service roles, and I know how to manage staff and resources, work through conflict and achieve meaningful outcomes.

My priorities
  1. Guarantee democracy is kept alive in Wellington and ensure that people feel their voice matters.
  2. Drive a vision of a more inter-connected, proud and thriving city that is affordable for all.
  3. Focus on meaningful outcomes rather than outputs so Wellingtonians understand the bigger picture.
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Tawa

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