2004 Wellington local elections

Last updated

2004 Wellington local elections
Flag of New Zealand.svg
  2001 9 October 2004 2007  

The 2004 Wellington local elections were part of the 2004 New Zealand local elections, to elect members to sub-national councils and boards. The Wellington elections cover one regional council (the Greater Wellington Regional Council), eight territorial authority (city and district) councils, three district health boards, and various community boards and licensing trusts.

Contents

Wellington City Council

The Wellington City Council consists of a mayor and fourteen councillors elected from five wards (Northern, Onslow-Western, Lambton, Eastern, Southern) using the Single Transferable Vote system.

Mayor

Summary of the 9 October 2004 election results
Candidates – Parties1st roundlast round
Votes%Votes%
Kerry Prendergast 22,06942.39%27,00259.85%
Bryan Pepperell7,99315.35%18,11540.15%
Rob Goulden7,70314.79%
Timothy O'Brien6,56012.60%
Jack Ruben6,54712.57%
Stephen Hay11952.30%
Total 52,067100%45,117100%

Eastern ward

The Eastern ward returns three councillors to the Wellington City Council. The final iteration of results for the ward were:

Eastern Ward (3 vacancies) [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Independent Ray Ahipene-Mercer 2,858
Labour Leonie Gill 2,616
Independent Rob Goulden 2,471
Independent David Major1,978
Independent Chris Anastasiadis1,334
Independent Phil Sprey208
Informal votes168
Turnout 10,502

Lambton ward

The Lambton ward returns three councillors to the Wellington City Council. The final iteration of results for the ward were:

Lambton Ward (3 vacancies) [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Alliance Stephanie Cook 3,530
Independent Ian McKinnon 2,875
Independent Alick Shaw 2,871
Green Iona Pannett2,778
Labour David Zwartz1,847
Independent John Macalister782
Legalise Cannabis Michael Appleby 469
Independent Rosamund Averton269
Informal votes96
Turnout 12,296

Northern ward

The Northern ward returns three councillors to the Wellington City Council. The final iteration of results for the ward were:

Northern Ward (3 vacancies) [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Independent Robert Armstrong 2,669
Independent Helene Ritchie 2,954
Independent Hayley Wain 2,580
Independent Ian Hutchings2,297
Independent James Candiliotis1,361
Independent Ngaire Best1,248
Independent Ashok Bhasin663
Independent Kent Clark550
Independent Ron England198
Informal votes84
Turnout 11,011

Onslow-Western ward

The Onslow-Western ward returns three councillors to the Wellington City Council. The final iteration of results for the ward were:

Onslow-Western Ward (3 vacancies) [4]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Independent Andy Foster 4,453
Independent John Morrison 3,008
Independent Jack Ruben 2,919
Independent Judy Siers 2,338
Independent Makao Bowkett1,173
Independent Kelly Buchanan642
Informal votes100
Turnout 12,293

Southern ward

The Southern ward returns two councillors to the Wellington City Council. The final iteration of results for the ward were:

Southern Ward (2 vacancies) [5]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Independent Bryan Pepperell 2,467
Green Celia Wade-Brown 2,102
Labour Sue Piper 1,965
Independent Tafaleulua'iali'i Max To'o1,423
Independent Benjamin Knight566
Independent Linda Hobman467
Independent Silvia Zonoobi200
Independent Lagi Fatatoa Sipeli107
Informal votes115
Turnout 7,381

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wellington City Council</span> Territorial authority in the Wellington urban area of New Zealand

Wellington City Council is a territorial authority in New Zealand, governing the city of Wellington, the country's capital city and third-largest city by population, behind Auckland and Christchurch. It consists of the central historic town and certain additional areas within the Wellington metropolitan area, extending as far north as Linden and covering rural areas such as Mākara and Ohariu. The city adjoins Porirua in the north and Hutt City in the north-east. It is one of nine territorial authorities in the Wellington Region.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2004 New Zealand local elections</span> Local elections in New Zealand

Triennial elections for all 74 cities, districts, twelve regional councils and all district health boards in New Zealand were held on 9 October 2004. Most councils were elected using the first-past-the-post method, but ten were elected using the single transferable vote (STV) method. It was the first time that the STV method was available; the change came through successful lobbying by Rod Donald.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Christchurch City Council</span> Local government authority for Christchurch, New Zealand

The Christchurch City Council is the local government authority for Christchurch in New Zealand. It is a territorial authority elected to represent the 396,200 people of Christchurch. Since October 2022, the Mayor of Christchurch is Phil Mauger, who succeeded after the retirement of Lianne Dalziel. The council currently consists of 16 councillors elected from sixteen wards, and is presided over by the mayor, who is elected at large. The number of elected members and ward boundaries changed prior during the 2016 election.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2010 New Zealand local elections</span> Local elections in New Zealand

The 2010 New Zealand local elections were triennial elections to select local government officials and district health board members. All elections are conducted by postal ballot, with election day being Saturday 9 October 2010.

The 2010 Wellington Region local elections were part of the 2010 New Zealand local elections, to elect members to sub-national councils and boards. These elections covered one regional council, eight territorial authority councils, three district health boards, and various community boards and licensing trusts.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2013 Wellington City mayoral election</span> New Zealand mayoral election

The 2013 Wellington City mayoral election is part of the New Zealand local elections. On 12 October 2013, elections were held for the Mayor of Wellington plus other local government roles. Wade-Brown was re-elected.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hutt City Council</span> Territorial authority in New Zealand

The Hutt City Council is a territorial authority in New Zealand, governing the city of Lower Hutt. Lower Hutt is the country's seventh largest city. The city borders Porirua to the north, Upper Hutt to the northeast, South Wairarapa District to the east, and Wellington to the southwest and west. It is one of nine territorial authorities in the Wellington Region.

The 2013 Wellington local elections were part of the 2013 New Zealand local elections, to elect members to sub-national councils and boards. The Wellington elections cover one regional council, eight territorial authority councils, three district health boards, and various community boards and licensing trusts.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2016 Wellington local elections</span>

The 2016 Wellington region local elections were part of the wider 2016 New Zealand local elections, to elect members to sub-national councils and boards. These elections covered one regional council, eight territorial authorities, three district health boards, and various community boards and licensing trusts.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1992 Wellington City mayoral election</span> New Zealand mayoral election

The 1992 Wellington City mayoral election was part of the held that same year. In 1992, elections were held for the Mayor of Wellington plus other local government roles including 21 councillors. The polling was conducted using the standard first-past-the-post electoral method.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1992 Wellington local elections</span>

The 1992 Wellington local elections were part of the 1992 New Zealand local elections, to elect members to sub-national councils and boards. The Wellington elections cover one regional council, city council, area health board, and various community boards and licensing trusts. The polling was conducted using the standard first-past-the-post electoral method.

The 2001 Wellington local elections were part of the 2001 New Zealand local elections, to elect members to sub-national councils and boards. The Wellington elections cover one regional council, eight territorial authority councils, three district health boards, and various community boards and licensing trusts.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1995 Wellington local elections</span>

The 1995 Wellington local elections were part of the 1995 New Zealand local elections, to elect members to sub-national councils and boards. The Wellington elections cover one regional council, eight territorial authority councils, three district health boards, and various community boards and licensing trusts. The polling was conducted using the standard first-past-the-post electoral method.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1998 Wellington local elections</span>

The 1998 Wellington local elections were part of the 1998 New Zealand local elections, to elect members to sub-national councils and boards. The Wellington elections cover the regional council, city council, area health board, and various community boards and licensing trusts. The polling was conducted using the standard first-past-the-post electoral method.

The 1986 Wellington local elections were part of the 1986 New Zealand local elections, to elect members to sub-national councils and boards. The Wellington elections cover one regional council, city council, hospital board, and various local boards and licensing trusts. The polling was conducted using the standard first-past-the-post electoral method.

The 1989 Wellington local elections were part of the 1989 New Zealand local elections, to elect members to sub-national councils and boards. The Wellington elections covered the regional council, city council, area health board, and various community boards and licensing trusts. The polling was conducted using the standard first-past-the-post electoral method.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2019 Wellington City mayoral election</span> New Zealand mayoral election

The 2019 Wellington City mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections and was held on 12 October to determine who would serve as Mayor of Wellington for the next three-year term. It was won by Andy Foster, who unseated the incumbent Justin Lester by 62 votes.

The 2019 Wellington Region local elections were part of the wider 2019 New Zealand local elections, to elect members to sub-national councils and boards. These elections covered one regional council, eight territorial authorities, three district health boards, and various community boards and licensing trusts.

The 2007 Wellington local elections were part of the 2007 New Zealand local elections, to elect members to sub-national councils and boards. The Wellington elections cover one regional council, eight territorial authority councils, three district health boards, and various community boards and licensing trusts.

The 2022 Wellington Region local elections were held on 8 October 2022 as part of the wider 2022 New Zealand local elections to elect members to sub-national councils and boards. These elections covered one regional council, eight territorial authorities, and various community boards and licensing trusts.

References

  1. Election Results – 2004 Results at the Wayback Machine (archived 14 October 2008)
  2. Election Results – 2004 Results at the Wayback Machine (archived 14 October 2008)
  3. Election Results – 2004 Results at the Wayback Machine (archived 14 October 2008)
  4. Election Results – 2004 Results at the Wayback Machine (archived 14 October 2008)
  5. Election Results – 2004 Results at the Wayback Machine (archived 14 October 2008)