https://www.cyclewellington.org.nz/voting_guide_2025_local

In the past three years our Council has made massive progress on Wellington’s bike network, with good public support. But all that is at risk this election, with less money, and some candidates wanting to remove bike lanes. In particular the "zero rates increase party" is targeting cycling. A bike-friendly Council is essential for our advocacy for a better city. Here's our voting guide.

Wellington City Council

Mayoral candidates

We recommend Alex Baker and Andrew Little

Takapū / Northern General Ward candidates

We recommend Ben McNulty and  John Apanowicz

Wharangi / Onslow-Western General Ward candidates

We recommend Rebecca Matthews

Pukehīnau / Lambton General Ward candidates

We recommend Geordie Rogers, Tim Ward, Afnan Al-Rubayee, and David Lee

Motukairangi / Eastern General Ward candidates

We recommend Trish Given, Alex Baker, Jonny Osborne, Chris Calvi-Freeman, and Sam O'Brien

Paekawakawa / Southern General Ward candidates

We recommend Laurie Foon and Nureddin Abdurahman

Te Whanganui-a-Tara Māori Ward candidates

We recommend Tory Whanau and Matthew Reweti

View candidate video interviews here.

Referendum on Maori Ward

Vote to protect the voices of tangata whenua. Vote to keep partnership, progress, people and communities. Māori wards give tangata whenua a guaranteed seat at the table in local government. A voice in decisions that impact their whenua, whānau and their future. More here.

Greater Wellington Regional Council

We recommend Yadana Saw, Henry Peach, Tom Kay, Daran Ponter, and Sarah Free.