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Greater Wellington Regional Council
Wellington Regional Council, branded as Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC), is the regional council overseeing the Wellington Region of New Zealand's lower North Island. It is responsible for public transport under the brand Metlink, environmental and flood protection, and the region's water supply. As of 2023, it is the majority owner of CentrePort Wellington with a 77% shareholding.
The Wellington Regional Council was first formed in 1980 from the amalgamation of the functions of the Wellington Regional Planning Authority with those of the Wellington Regional Water Board, before taking its current form with the local government reforms of 1989. The council adopted the promotional name "Greater Wellington" in 2003.
A proposal made in 2013 that nine territorial authorities amalgamate to form a single supercity met substantial local opposition and was abandoned in June 2015.
The governing body of the regional council is made up of 14 councillors, representing six constituencies:
The Te Upoko o te ika a Māui Māori constituency was established for the 2025 local body elections by council vote in October 2023.
The most recent elections to the council took place in October 2025. As of April 2026,[update] the regional councillors were:
Labour Green Independent ACT Local
Wairarapa councillor and deputy chair Adrienne Staples died on 20 April 2026, meaning that a by-election will be held in the Wairarapa constituency to fill her seat. Nominations for the by-election open on 14 May 2026 and close on 11 June 2026. If multiple candidates are received, an election will be held from 20 July to 21 August 2026.
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Greater Wellington Regional Council
Wellington Regional Council, branded as Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC), is the regional council overseeing the Wellington Region of New Zealand's lower North Island. It is responsible for public transport under the brand Metlink, environmental and flood protection, and the region's water supply. As of 2023, it is the majority owner of CentrePort Wellington with a 77% shareholding.
The Wellington Regional Council was first formed in 1980 from the amalgamation of the functions of the Wellington Regional Planning Authority with those of the Wellington Regional Water Board, before taking its current form with the local government reforms of 1989. The council adopted the promotional name "Greater Wellington" in 2003.
A proposal made in 2013 that nine territorial authorities amalgamate to form a single supercity met substantial local opposition and was abandoned in June 2015.
The governing body of the regional council is made up of 14 councillors, representing six constituencies:
The Te Upoko o te ika a Māui Māori constituency was established for the 2025 local body elections by council vote in October 2023.
The most recent elections to the council took place in October 2025. As of April 2026,[update] the regional councillors were:
Labour Green Independent ACT Local
Wairarapa councillor and deputy chair Adrienne Staples died on 20 April 2026, meaning that a by-election will be held in the Wairarapa constituency to fill her seat. Nominations for the by-election open on 14 May 2026 and close on 11 June 2026. If multiple candidates are received, an election will be held from 20 July to 21 August 2026.