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Date: 7 April 2022
In accordance with section 19R of the Local Electoral Act 2001, the Local Government Commission has determined the representation arrangements for the election of the Wellington City Council to be held on 8 October 2022.
In order to provide effective representation of communities of interest and fair representation for electors of Wellington City, the Commission has determined that:
The Council will comprise a mayor and 15 councillors elected as follows:
|
Ward |
Councillors |
|---|---|
|
Te Whanganui-a-Tara Māori |
1 |
|
Takapū/Northern General |
3 |
|
Wharangi/Onslow-Western General |
3 |
|
Pukehīnau/Lambton General |
3 |
|
Motukairangi/Eastern General |
3 |
|
Paekawakawa/Southern General |
2 |
There will be community boards as follows:
|
Community Board |
Area |
Elected members |
Appointed members |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mākara-Ōhāriu |
Suburbs of Mākara, Mākara Beach, and Ōhāriu |
6 |
0 |
|
Tawa |
Suburbs of Tawa, Grenada North, and Takapu Valley |
6 |
2 |
The Commission’s decision upholds the council’s decision.
The determination is available on the Commission’s website: https://www.lgc.govt.nz/representation-reviews/current-determinations/
Penny Langley
Chief Executive