NZ Local Elections 2025

Mayor of Wellington

The mayor is the leader of the council. Their job is to promote a vision for the city and lead the development of the council’s plans, policies and budget. The mayor appoints the deputy mayor, establishes committees for particular topics, and appoints chairs for those committees. 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 mayoral election.

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Ray Chung

INDEPENDENT TOGETHER - Vote For IT

Karl Tiefenbacher

Independent

Joan Shi

Independent

Scott Caldwell

The Scoot Foundation

Diane Calvert

Not Affiliated

William Pennywize

Pennywize the Rewilding Clown

Alex Baker

Independent

Josh Harford

Aotearoa New Zealand Silly Hat Party

Rob Goulden

My Vision for the City 2050

Andrew Little

Labour

Kelvin Hastie

Independent

Donald McDonald

Mcdone waiting 2coming terms Passover

Rob Goulden

My Vision for the City 2050

Rob Goulden

My Vision for the City 2050

Why I'm standing

My job, if elected as mayor, is to help build a more resilient, liveable and affordable Wellington.

About me

I have a long record of service as a peacekeeper, a police officer, a city councillor, and a Justice of the Peace for 23 years.

My priorities

Set out a budget that will pay off Wellington's debt within 20 years.
Instruct the chief executive to carry out a complete review of council staffing.
Employ AI to give ratepayers access to decision-making and spending allocations on a daily basis.

Residence

Mirimar

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Why I'm standing

My job, if elected as mayor, is to help build a more resilient, liveable and affordable Wellington.

About me

I have a long record of service as a peacekeeper, a police officer, a city councillor, and a Justice of the Peace for 23 years.

My priorities

Set out a budget that will pay off Wellington's debt within 20 years.
Instruct the chief executive to carry out a complete review of council staffing.
Employ AI to give ratepayers access to decision-making and spending allocations on a daily basis.

Residence

Mirimar

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