Wellington City Council by-election scheduled for December 11

Thursday 3 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 3 Sep, 3:47pm

In this story Wellington City Council, Richard Chambers, Methanex, Tony Randle

A by-election for the Takapū/Northern General Ward will be held on 11 December following the death of councillor Tony Randle in August. Voting will be conducted by post, with ballot packs being mailed from 9 November. The winner will serve the rest of the 2025–2028 council term.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 3 Sep, 9:00am

   Wellington City Council byelection date announced after councillor’s unexpected death (opens in new tab)

2. The PostThu 3 Sep, 3:47pm

   Wellington City Council by-election date set (opens in new tab)