Tory Whanau
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Tory Whanau’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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Te Whanganui-a-Tara Māori WardWellington City CouncilAffiliation: Green PartyCandidate Statement
As the current Mayor of Wellington it would be an honour to serve another term and work to deliver better outcomes for mana whenua.
Under my mayoralty, we’ve made amazing progress for the city: A record investment of $1.8b in water and over 9,000 leaks fixed; Passing the District Plan to enable thousands of new homes, 373 affordable rentals and upgrades now planned for over 800 social housing units; 27 km new cycleways and bus priority lanes have doubled from 4km to 8km; Planted 223,000 trees around Wellington; On track to open the Central Library, Civic Square and the Town Hall in the next two years
Plus much more. A want to continue leading a community that celebrates diversity and looks after its most vulnerable. Most importantly, I want us to ensure we're honouring te tiriti with our iwi partners.
Final Not electedVote share • 36.5%1,148 votes
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Final ElectedVote share • 39.9%34,462 votes
Offices held
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MayorWellington City CouncilAffiliation: IndependentOct 2022 – Oct 2025
In the News
Former Wellington mayor Tory Whanau leaving for Melbourne opportunities
NZ Herald — November 19, 2025She says New Zealand’s political scene has become ‘increasingly personal’.
Former Wellington mayor confirms move to Melbourne
The Post — November 19, 2025Tory Whanau will soon join the thousands of Kiwis crossing the ditch. But won’t say if she has a job to go to.
Wellington Mayor Andrew Little scraps Tory Whanau-era mayoral business advisory group
NZ Herald — November 13, 2025The mayor said business leaders "didn’t feel listened to" by Tory Whanau's initiative.
Secret party bill for Tory Whanau’s portrait unveiling
The Post — November 11, 2025Wellington City council spent over $1000 on food and drinks for a gallery unveiling of the former mayor’s official portrait — despite a directive to cut costs.
Wellington councillor Ray Chung re-elected with a margin of 45 votes
RNZ — October 17, 2025Both the prime minister and the opposition leader earlier criticised Chung over an email about former mayor Tory Whanau.
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