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Karl Tiefenbacher

Currently serving: Motukairangi/Eastern General Ward, Wellington City Council Independent
Party Independent
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

2025 NZ Local Government • October 11, 2025 Local
  • Mayor
    Wellington City Council
    Affiliation: Independent
    [email protected] 04 232 1101 Ballot name: Karl Tiefenbacher
    Final Not elected
    Vote share • 14.2%
    11,494 votes
  • Motukairangi/Eastern General Ward
    Wellington City Council
    Affiliation: Independent
    [email protected] 021 546 410 Ballot name: Karl Tiefenbacher
    Final Elected
    Vote share • 18.8%
    3,665 votes
2022 NZ Local Government • October 8, 2022 Local
  • Pukehīnau/Lambton General Ward
    Wellington City Council
    Affiliation: Independent
    Final Not elected
    Vote share • 8.3%
    1,504 votes
Offices held
  • Motukairangi/Eastern General Ward
    Wellington City Council
    Affiliation: Independent
    Oct 2025 – present
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The Spinoff — August 18, 2025

They’re young, full of ambition and just want to make sure their mates stop leaving the country. The competitive world of local politics, where greying heads and people named John dominate, is not a domain younger New Zealanders have traditionally gravitated towards.

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