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Andrew Little

Currently serving: Mayor, Wellington City Council Labour
Party Labour
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Andrew Little’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 6 races — 5 elected 1 not elected

2025 NZ Local Government • October 11, 2025 Local
2023 NZ General Election • October 14, 2023 General
  • List MP
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Affiliation: Labour Party
    Ballot name: LITTLE, Andrew
    Source
    Final Elected
2020 NZ General Election • October 17, 2020 General
  • List MP
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Affiliation: Labour Party
    Ballot name: LITTLE, Andrew
    Source
    Final Elected
2017 NZ General Election • September 23, 2017 General
  • List MP
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Affiliation: Labour Party
    Ballot name: LITTLE, Andrew
    Source
    Final Elected
2014 NZ General Election • September 20, 2014 General
  • List MP
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Affiliation: Labour Party
    Ballot name: LITTLE, Andrew
    Source
    Final Elected
  • MP for New Plymouth
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Affiliation: Labour Party
    Source
    Final Not elected
Offices held
  • Mayor
    Wellington City Council
    Affiliation: Labour
    Oct 2025 – present
  • List MP
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Affiliation: Labour
    Nov 2011 – Dec 2023
In the News
Political diplomacy first, tough calls to come for Andrew Little
The Post — October 13, 2025

The former Labour leader, trade unionist and lawyer is talking co-operation, not confrontation ‒ even with the three rivals who wanted his job just days ago.

Wellington's new mayor Andrew Little says Tory Whanau faced 'toxic behaviour'
RNZ — October 12, 2025

In a speech to supporters on Saturday night, Little said Whanau had shown courage during her time as mayor.

Labour finds its pulse in Wellington, but don’t call it a comeback
The Post — October 12, 2025

OPINION: Andrew Little’s landslide win has given Labour a badly needed morale boost and ended the Greens’ grip on Wellington. But with record-low turnout and a fragmented national map, it’s no sign of a wider political shift.

Andrew Little wins mayoralty bid in Wellington, Tory Whanau misses out on Māori Ward seat
RNZ — October 11, 2025

The former Labour Party leader said he felt excited and "somewhat daunted" by the role.

Voters go for Wayne and Phil, the sequel – with a debut for Andrew
Newsroom — October 11, 2025

Mayors in Auckland and Christchurch easily win second terms, Andrew Little assumes the reins in Wellington and Queenstown sees a clear out The post Voters go for Wayne and Phil, the sequel – with a debut for Andrew appeared first on Newsroom .

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