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How to participate

To make the best possible decisions, the Council relies on participation and feedback from Wellingtonians.

About public participation

The Council makes many important decisions which affect a wide variety of people across the city.

Contacting councillors

The elected Council is made up of the Mayor and fourteen councillors divided between five different wards.

Submissions & petitions

Periodically the Council asks for submissions from the public on specific issues.

Public meeting.

Speaking at meetings

There are certain criteria if you want to appear before a Council, committee or subcommittee meeting to present or speak.