The 2022 Greater Wellington Regional Council election was a local election held from 16 September until 8 October in the Greater Wellington region of New Zealand as part of that year's nation-wide local elections. Voters elected thirteen regional councillors for the 2022–2025 term of the Greater Wellington Regional Council. Postal voting and the single transferable vote system were used.
Key dates +15 JulyCandidate nominations opened12 AugustCandidate nominations closed at midday 16 SeptemberVoting period starts Voting documents given to NZ Post for delivery 8 OctoberElection day – voting closed at midday 14 OctoberFinal results released
Background Electoral system The election was held using the single transferable vote system. Thirteen councillors were elected across six constituencies.
Results
Poneke/Wellington constituency All five incumbent councillors stood for re-election. Roger Blakeley and Glenda Hughes were unsuccessful. David Lee, Thomas Nash, and Daran Ponter were re-elected. They were joined by Simon Woolfe and Yadana Saw.
Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai/Lower Hutt constituency
Porirua-Tawa constituency
Kāpiti Coast constituency
Wairarapa constituency
Te Awa Kairangi ki Uta/Upper Hutt constituency
Chair selection Daran Ponter, a Labour councillor, was elected as chair unopposed.
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