Wellington City Council

Te Whanganui-a-Tara Māori 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). one councillor will be elected from the Te Whanganui-a-Tara 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.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Commit to funding Predator Free, Zealandia and Capital Kiwi.

    Commit to the $1.8 billion investment in water and delivery of the Regional Water Entity.

    Commit to the delivery of our organics waste strategy.

  • Back Taranaki Whānui's proposal for the Mātai Moana Reserve, balancing public use, cultural heritage and ecological restoration.

    Develop a 100-year vision of environmental restoration for Te Taiao.

    Investigate a council green jobs programme for projects like home insulation, solar installs, native planting and water restoration.

  • Commit to funding Predator Free, Zealandia and Capital Kiwi.

    Commit to the $1.8 billion investment in water and delivery of the Regional Water Entity.

    Commit to the delivery of our organics waste strategy.

  • Back Taranaki Whānui's proposal for the Mātai Moana Reserve, balancing public use, cultural heritage and ecological restoration.

    Develop a 100-year vision of environmental restoration for Te Taiao.

    Investigate a council green jobs programme for projects like home insulation, solar installs, native planting and water restoration.