Karl Tiefenbacher
Official Candidate Biography
I am a lifelong Wellingtonian who, following a successful 18-year career in the financial markets, established my own business (Kaffee Eis) which I have run and expanded successfully over the last 20 years.
I am driven by the desire to see Wellington regain its positivity and to create an environment where Wellingtonians can not only survive but can also thrive.
Having lived in the Eastern Ward, that I love and called home for over 15 years, I want to see it continue to shine with rates that are affordable. As your councillor, I will listen to your concerns, be accessible and work on your behalf to ensure your communities needs are given the attention they deserve.
I have the determination, business and financial acumen to rebuild confidence and pride in our city by ensuring the council delivers the basics well and earns our trust.
Wellington - It’s Time for better!
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Karl Tiefenbacher’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 — 1 elected 2 not elected
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Final Not elected
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Motukairangi/Eastern General WardWellington City CouncilAffiliation: IndependentFinal Elected
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Pukehīnau/Lambton General WardWellington City CouncilAffiliation: IndependentFinal Not elected
Offices held
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Motukairangi/Eastern General WardWellington City CouncilAffiliation: IndependentOct 2025 – present
In the News
Where to from here, with the country’s new crop of young councillors
The Spinoff — October 29, 2025Winning is the first step. The next is keeping up the hype. With local elections done and dusted, a number of baby-faced representatives will have their chance to carve out a youth voice in a slowly de-ageing arena.
Winners, losers, big losers and gigantic losers from the 2025 local elections
The Spinoff — October 13, 2025Winner: the endless cycle of underinvestment in core infrastructure. Big loser: the pipes.
Windbag: Key takeaways from Wellington’s red wave local election
The Spinoff — October 13, 2025Andrew Little won the largest mayoral victory in 142 years, and Labour and the Greens grew their governing majority at the council table.
Windbag: The case for every Wellington mayoral candidate
The Spinoff — October 7, 2025Twelve people are running to be the next mayor of Wellington. Here’s the best reason to vote for each of them.
Wellington mayoral candidate Karl Tiefenbacher vows to resign if blocked by council
NZ Herald — October 1, 2025Karl Tiefenbacher says he’d seek to replace the council if he can't deliver his goals.
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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.