Omar Faruque

Party Independent

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Former candidate for the University Council, Victoria University of Wellington.

Omar Faruque’s Elections & Candidacies

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Contested 1 race — 0 elected 1 not elected

2025 NZ Local Government • October 11, 2025 Local

Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai/Lower Hutt Regional Constituency

Greater Wellington Regional Council

Affiliation: Independent

[email protected] 021 177 2606 Ballot name: Omar Faruque

Policy

Final Not elected

Vote share • 4.3%

1,429 votes

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