Wellington City Council has advised that nominations are now open for candidates to stand in the Takapū/Northern General Ward by-election, being held following the unexpected passing of Councillor Tony Randle in August.
The successful candidate will represent the ward for the remainder of the 2025–2028 Council term.
The Takapū/Northern General Ward includes Churton Park, along with Glenside, Grenada North, Grenada Village, Horokiwi, Johnsonville, Newlands, Ōhāriu, Paparangi, Takapū Valley, Tawa and Woodridge.
Key dates:
• Nominations opened: 3 September
• Nominations close: 12 noon, 1 October
• Voting starts: 9 November
• Voting closes: 12 noon, 11 December
To stand, candidates must be a New Zealand citizen, enrolled to vote and aged 18 or over. Candidates do not have to live in the ward, but must be nominated by two people who do.
More information, including how to stand: 
www.wellington.govt.nz/by-election