Luke Kuggeleijn
Official Candidate Statement
Time and again, ratepayers have been let down by Wellington Council with enormous rates hikes, dwindling public services, and wasteful spending on vanity projects. It’s time to give the Council a wake-up call and focus on the things that matter to Wellingtonians.
Being born and bred in Wellington from a family of local business owners, I understand firsthand the pressures our community is under. The Council needs someone to bring back financial discipline, push back against ideology, and deliver practical solutions for our eastern suburbs.
By voting for me as an ACT Local candidate, you know what you are going to get: I will keep rates low, stop wasteful spending on ideological projects like the Golden Mile, support the local community by restoring parking and accessibility, and take the race out of local politics.
If you want to see real change on Council, please give me your first preference vote.
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‘How do I not get rage-baited?’ Meet the under-25s vying for council seats
The Spinoff — August 18, 2025They’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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