Andrew Little Wellington mayoral campaign

The story so far

Former Labour leader Andrew Little officially launched his bid for Wellington mayoralty in May 2025.^{17, 19 May 2025} He said he was persuaded to run by widespread support across the political spectrum, and pledged to work across political lines to unify the council.^{19 May 2025} At his launch he pledged to improve council transparency and protect community facilities, including Begonia House, Khandallah Pool and the Karori Event Centre.^{17 May 2025} In June he proposed a cap on bus and train fares, limiting costs to eight trips a week with any further travel free.^{4 Jun 2025}

Latest

Andrew Little's newest announcement is a proposed weekly public transport fare cap, which he said would cost about $4.5 million a year and be delivered by Greater Wellington Regional Council.^{4 Jun 2025}

Key moments

1. 17 May 2025Andrew Little officially launches his bid for Wellington mayoralty.
2. 19 May 2025Little says broad cross-party support persuaded him to run; pledges to unify council.
3. 4 Jun 2025Little proposes eight-trip weekly public transport fare cap, costing $4.5 million annually.

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