Election candidates

Interested in the numbers? The election results are here

Inner-City Wellington — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Results available on the WCC website The papers arrived, were counted, and the results announced. Here is where you can see the details.

Campaign Kuini: Meet Tory Whanau, Wellington’s new mayor

Capital Magazine — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Tory Whanau is Wellington’s new mayor and the city’s first Māori mayor. Tory won by a landslide 34,510 votes – over double the votes received by the second-place candidate. It was the largest victory seen in 18 years. We chatted to Tory at the very start of her campaign, when this was all ahead of her.

Tory Party

Eye of the Fish — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Celebrate! Well done Wellington, for electing a fresh, new, young Maori woman Mayor, Tory Whanau – and farewell and thank you to Andy Foster, for...

An election that isn’t solving anything

Wellington Scoop — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

The Wellington local election campaign is coming to an end and it would be overstating things to say it has been dull. The only pinch of excitement came with the emergence of a young Māori wahine, carrying progressive values. When the debates started, it all went downhill. There have been dozens of them, and the only takeaway is that all candidates want a vibrant, inclusive, green city. This set of commonplaces is not helping to differentiate one candidate from another, for example during the conclusion of the Spinoff debate. On the policy front, they all say they’ll achieve their “vision” with better bus services (over which they have zero control) and more housing. And since I want to vote on a vision and its supporting policies, and not for a person, it’s been very hard, listening to the debates and reading candidates’ websites, to feel we have a choice.

VOTING for WCC and WRC CLOSES 8th OCTOBER

Island Bay Residents' Association — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

VOTE to have your say in the future of our city! Understanding Single Transferable Vote We are now over a week into voting for the Wellington City and Wellington Regional council. Voting for both of these is in the form of Single Transferable Vote. Have you wondered how this works? Do I have to rankContinue reading "VOTING for WCC and WRC CLOSES 8th OCTOBER"

The highs and lows of being Mayor

Capital Magazine — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

We asked two previous Mayors, Dame Kerry Prendergast and Celia Wade-Brown, to reflect on their time in office and asked what Wellington needs next. The post The highs and lows of being Mayor appeared first on Capital Magazine.

Local elections - time to vote for regional councillors - what do they do?

Inner-City Wellington — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

WHAT DOES THE REGIONAL COUNCIL DO? From Stuff What are Wellington regional council's priorities as local elections loom? When it comes to decisions about our rivers, bush, parks, and bus fares, the regional council pulls the strings.

Wellington city’s mayoral candidates: 20 questions

Capital Magazine — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Not sure who to vote for? We quizzed nine of Wellington city's mayoral candidates on the top issues affecting the capital and put them into a handy table. The post Wellington city’s mayoral candidates: 20 questions appeared first on Capital Magazine.

Candidate Lachlan Patterson answers Renters United’s questions

Renters United — Sat, 17 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Lachlan is running for the Wellington City Council in the Wharangi/Onslow-Western Ward The post Candidate Lachlan Patterson answers Renters United’s questions appeared first on Renters United.

It's time to vote - STV is the system - quick tip: don't vote for candidates you don't want

Inner-City Wellington — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Be careful not to vote for candidates you don’t want Wellington’s local government elections use the Single Transferrable Vote (STV) scheme.

Cycle Wellington endorses Wellington City Council candidates

Cycle Wellington — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Based on their track record and commitments, Cycle Wellington recommends you rank these candidates at the top.

Finlayson's public release of incorrect, unsubstantiated complaint to Auditor General

Councillor Jenny Condie — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 08:26:41 GMT

Today, former attorney general Chris Finlayson has publicly (paywalled) made serious allegations against the professional reputations of...

The election is a job interview, not just a policy debate

Councillor Jenny Condie — Mon, 05 Sep 2022 05:13:13 GMT

I often think about an election campaign as a highly unusual job interview. At the end of my first term on Council it now feels more like...

Council puckerooed?

Capital Magazine — Mon, 05 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Tim Brown mulls over solutions to city-wide problems ahead of October's local body elections. The post Council puckerooed? appeared first on Capital Magazine.

Meet the Candidates Wednesday 14 September

Pukerua Bay Residents Association — Sun, 04 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

After the success of this event at the last Local Body Elections we are doing it again. Candidates for PCC Mayor, Parirua Maori Ward, Pauatahanui General Ward and GWRC Porirua-Tawa … Meet the Candidates Wednesday 14 September Read More »

Meet the Candidates: 2022 Local Body Elections

Newtown Residents' Association — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

The Newtown Residents’ Association has organised two local body election meetings – one for the Greater Wellington Regional Council candidates on Tuesday 13th September and a joint one for Paekawakawa/Southern Ward and Te Whanganui-a-Tara Māori Ward candidates on Monday 26th September.

What do we want, Wellington?

Capital Magazine — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

We asked ten influential people what they think Wellington needs to get its mojo back. The post What do we want, Wellington? appeared first on Capital Magazine.

Mayoral Candidates Debate 5th Sept

Island Bay Residents' Association — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Through the Wellington Residents’ Associations Network we have access to some additional meet and greets/debate nights.

PAT the mayoral candidates (Paul Eagle, Andy Foster and Tory Whanau) - on Monday 5 Sept - 6pm - St Peters on Willis Street

Inner-City Wellington — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

PAT - these mayoral candidates: Paul Eagle, Andy Foster & Tory Whanau Local elections 2022____Come along to this free public event with your questions for these three Wellington City mayoral candidates! They’ll provide their pitch and then it’s question time. Here are the event details: Monday 5 September 2022 6pm-7.30pm (doors open at 5.30) at St Peter’s Church, Willis Street, Wellington Just come along on the night, or let us know via Eventbrite.

Meet the Candidates Night Video

Island Bay Residents' Association — Sat, 27 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Did you miss the meet the Candidates night on Thursday 25th but are keen to hear what the candidates had to say? Watch the video here: IBRA/OBRA Meet the Candidates Night 25th August 2022 The video has been edited to remove silence/questions being repeated/time when the mic is being passed around etc. No audible contentContinue reading "Meet the Candidates Night Video"

Meet the Candidates

Island Bay Residents' Association — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday 25th August 7-9 pmWellington South Baptist Church Draft agenda (watch this space for further updates, we are waiting on RSVPs for just a few of the candidates):

Meet the Candidates Night

Island Bay Residents' Association — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday 25th August 7-9 pm Wellington South Baptist Church Draft agenda (watch this space for further updates, we are waiting on RSVPs for just a few of the candidates):

ADHD is not just for kids

Councillor Jenny Condie — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 07:04:04 GMT

I’m not usually up with the latest trends, but it turns out I’ve joined one. I’m now one of the many women who have been diagnosed with...

Mayor of Gotham City

Eye of the Fish — Sun, 24 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Yes folks, the Wellington race for a new Mayor has so far been a bit of a limp affair. So far we appear only to have been attracting the joke candidates, rather than the real main contenders.

Independent candidate for Lambton ward – smart sustainability

Wellington Scoop — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Wellington water pipes replacement value now $3.1 billion

Councillor Jenny Condie — Fri, 27 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Council agenda papers released today show that a revaluation of our pipes has increased the estimated replacement cost of those pipes by...

Wellington Water budget error to be fixed next week

Councillor Jenny Condie — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 08:52:04 GMT

Unfortunately Porirua Mayor Anita Baker has recently made incorrect and misleading comments about a Wellington Water request made to...

How much is a fair share for business ratepayers?

Councillor Jenny Condie — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 08:26:33 GMT

In an article about the Wellington City Council's proposed budget for next year, Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Simon Arcus raised...

Tory Whanau – mayoral candidate

Wellington Scoop — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Trust, values and changing your mind in local politics

Councillor Jenny Condie — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 03:53:11 GMT

For those who oppose the development at Shelly Bay, the Council decision this week was a blow that has left them feeling hurt and...