Vote Smart

VOTING UNDER S.T.V.

(SINGLE TRANSFERABLE VOTE)

Better Wellington advises that voters should vote for all candidates that you like,
but do NOT vote for any that you dislike.

You only get one vote. But you can rank the order of your preferences, so if your 1^st  (2^nd or 3^rd…) preference(s) is knocked out, then your vote goes to your next preference

Number your candidates in the order that you like them starting from 1, 2, 3, etc

Do not use a number more than once and do not skip a number (if you do your vote becomes invalid). If your first preference candidate gets knocked out, then your vote will go to your second choice. If they are knocked out, then it goes to your 3rd and so forth.

Better Wellington voting guide 2025

The people below are standing as independents in the 2025 local council elections. We have looked at all the candidates and what they are offering in their policies. It is our considered opinion that those candidates who are highlighted below are the best to take our city forward and act in the best interests of Wellington ratepayers and renters.

Our recommendation is to give these people your Number 1 vote in the ward. Where there are more than one candidate recommended, please rank them according to your own assessment.

Better Wellington endorses the following candidates:

Mayoral Candidates

Southern Ward

Eastern Ward

Lambton Ward

Western-Onslow ward

Northern ward