Who can be a candidate
To be a candidate for an elected member position, you must be:
- a New Zealand citizens
- over 18 years old
- enrolled on the electoral roll.
You don't need any special qualifications - elected members come from all backgrounds, with Council being representative of the communities of the Wellington Region.
To be effective you will need to bring a broad range of skills to the role:
- decision making and strategic thinking
- communication and community engagement
- relationship building and collaboration
- understanding o Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- ability to use a range of technology
How to become a candidate
As part of the nomination process you will need to:
- complete the nomination form
- get two people to nominate you - they must be over 18 and enrolled in the area you wish to be a candidate for
- pay a nomination deposit of $200 - you may get a refund depending on how many votes you received
- submit a photo and candidate profile statement
Regulations for campaigning
There are regulations around campaigning, including:
- how much you can spend
- recording and return of donations
- how, where and when you can display signage
For full details please see the candidate handbook, the Local Electoral Act 2001, or contact Greater Wellington's Electoral Officer.