Lily Brown
Official Candidate Biography
Standing for Positive Change for Onslow-Western
Wellington needs to get its mojo back. A number 1 vote for me is a vote for practical, people-focussed change.
It’s time Council got back to basics: fix what’s broken, maintain what matters, and invest wisely in our city’s future.
We must restore sensible street parking and review poorly placed cycle lanes and unsafe speed humps.
Local businesses need support to thrive, and residents deserve value for their rates.
The cost-of-living crisis and the lack of employment opportunities in Wellington demand real solutions, not more talk.
Originally from Taiwan, I’ve spent the last 20 years living in the Onslow-Western community. This is my home.
With strong business experiences, sound governance and collaborative leadership, I will be your local voice to make Council efficient, transparent and accountable.
I am passionate about getting your voice heard at the Council table.
For more about me, visit lilybrown.nz.
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Lily Brown’s Elections & Candidacies
Note: This database contains data from the 2023, 2020, 2017 and 2014 general elections, the 2025 local government election and is gradually being backfilled with other election data.
Contested 3 races — 0 elected 3 not elected
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Wharangi/Onslow-Western General WardWellington City CouncilAffiliation: Independent: Bring Back the PositivityFinal Not elected
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List MPParliament of New ZealandAffiliation: ACT New ZealandFinal Not elected
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MP for KenepuruParliament of New ZealandAffiliation: ACT New ZealandFinal Not elected
In the News
Mayoralty schmayoralty: these ward races will decide Wellington’s future
The Spinoff — September 24, 2025Barring a major upset, polling suggests Andrew Little will win the capital’s mayoral chains with relative ease. But the type of council he will lead is still up in the air. Andrew Little must be feeling pretty good right now. A recent Q+A Verian poll gave him a commanding lead in the race to be Wellington’s next mayor, with 58% of first-choice votes, way ahead of second-placed candidate Ray Chung on 16%.
Swastika and racial slur on Wellington council candidate billboard
The Post — September 2, 2025“I can understand why people don’t want to get involved in politics,” says Lily Brown, who has called Wellington home for 25 years.
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This database currently contains data from the 2025 local government eleciton, and general elections in 2023, 2020, 2017 and 2014. It is being backfilled with older data. Please get in touch if you want to help.