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.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Commit to retain our Takai Here partnership agreement with local iwi.

    Commit to retention of Pouiwi on committees.

  • Drive greater transparency by strengthening public release of important advice and briefings and reducing publicly excluded meetings.

    Require community impact statements for all major council decisions.

    Support retention of the Te Whanganui-a-Tara Māori Ward at Wellington City Council.

  • Commit to retain our Takai Here partnership agreement with local iwi.

    Commit to retention of Pouiwi on committees.

  • Drive greater transparency by strengthening public release of important advice and briefings and reducing publicly excluded meetings.

    Require community impact statements for all major council decisions.

    Support retention of the Te Whanganui-a-Tara Māori Ward at Wellington City Council.