Ben McNulty named as Wellington deputy mayor

Wednesday 29 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 29 Oct 2025, 1:03pm

In this story Labour Party, Andrew Little, Ben McNulty

Incoming Wellington Mayor Andrew Little has appointed Takapū/Northern Ward councillor Ben McNulty as deputy mayor. McNulty, who ran on the Labour ticket with Little, will hold the position for an 18-month term. The appointment is intended to promote accountability within the council.

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1. The PostWed 29 Oct 2025, 12:04pm

   Ben McNulty announced as Wellington deputy mayor (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 29 Oct 2025, 12:12pm

   Wellington Mayor-elect Andrew Little picks Ben McNulty for deputy (opens in new tab)

3. StuffWed 29 Oct 2025, 12:56pm

   Wellington City Council's new deputy mayor (for 18 months) named (opens in new tab)

4. RNZWed 29 Oct 2025, 1:03pm

   Ben McNulty named as Wellington's new deputy mayor (opens in new tab)