Wayne Guppy
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Wayne Guppy’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 2 races — 1 elected 1 not elected
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Final Not elected
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MayorUpper Hutt City CouncilFinal ElectedVote share • 41.2%5,815 votes
Offices held
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MayorUpper Hutt City CouncilOct 2001 – Oct 2025
In the News
Local elections: Will Upper Hutt elect Guppy for a ninth term, or vote for change?
RNZ — October 7, 2025Five candidates are taking on Upper Hutt Mayor Wayne Guppy, who is running for his ninth term in office.
Women councillors are experiencing a staggering level of online abuse
The Spinoff — September 16, 2025Gendered attacks and smear campaigns are pushing women out of local politics – and forcing those who remain to protect themselves.
The mayors, the media man and the mystery shrouding Upper Hutt’s election
The Spinoff — September 10, 2025An abusive email was sent to an Upper Hutt mayoral candidate. The sender says he has nothing to do with the incumbent mayor’s campaign. But locals and other mayors suspect otherwise.
Graham Bloxham versus the mayors: Guppy disavows, Lester sues
The Post — September 8, 2025The controversial social media figure is under fire on two fronts. Upper Hutt mayor Wayne Guppy is distancing himself from his former campaign ally, while former Wellington mayor Justin Lester has started legal action.
Councillor becomes fifth Upper Hutt mayoral candidate
The Post — July 24, 2025“It’s time to take a proper look at how rates are structured and who’s carrying the burden,” she said. “Fairness matters. Many rural residents feel overlooked – and they’re right to. “Ratepayers are doing it tough right now, and they deserve better value for money. That means making sure every dollar goes where it’s needed — not into unnecessary projects or growing bureaucracy. We should be looking to smarter, more efficient ways of working — including better use of technology.”
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