Tuesday 2nd September

  • Lambton Ward Debate – 12pm, The Hub

    From the depths of Highbury to the tip of the Interislander terminal, the Lambton Ward covers most of the student areas around Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Come along to listen to your election candidates fight it out. Featuring: Afnan Al-Rubayee, Geordie Rogers, Tony De Lorenzo, Teal Mau, Nicola Young, Dan Milward, David Lee, Tim Ward and Rodney Barber.

  • ICW x VUWSA: Lambton Ward Speed Dating – 6pm, St Peter’s on Willis St

    Meet the Lambton Ward candidates speed-dating style. We have 11 candidates who want to ‘make a difference’ - who are they? and can they? Come and meet them, ask them about their plans, and see what you think.

Wednesday 3rd September

  • Handcrafted Market and Food Trucks – 11am, The Hub

  • Mayoral Debate – 12pm, The Hub

    Join us for the hot ticket election event of the year. Seven of Te Whanganui-a-Tara's mayoral candidates for 2025 will fight it out on stage for you. Featuring Alex Baker, Ray Chung, Andrew Little, Karl Tiefenbacher, Kelvin Hastie, Rob Goulden & Diane Calvert.

  • Ngāi Tauira presents: Māori Ward Wānanga – 2.30pm, Ngā Mokopuna

    Listen to the candidates for the Te Whanganui-a-Tara Ward have a kōrero and a debate at Ngā Mokopuna! Featuring Tory Whanau, Matthew Reweti and Te Paea Paringatai.

Thursday 4th September

  • Greater Wellington Regional Council Debate – 12pm The Hub

    The Greater Wellington Regional Council keeps an eye on all things from Lyall Bay to Masterton. Buses, trains, water and parks; these folk keep these things running. Come listen to them debate for their chance to win your vote. Featuring Daran Ponter, Tom James, Sarah Free, Henry Peach & Thomas Kay (with others TBC).

Friday 5th September

  • Southern Ward Debate – 12pm, The Hub

    Living between Owhiro Bay and Mount Cook? Come and see your Southern Ward nominees fight for your vote. Featuring Nureddin Abdurahman, Laurie Foon, Paula Muollo (others TBC).

  • Youth Wing Debate – 3pm, The Hub

    You've heard the ward and mayoral candidates debate it out, now it's ur turn. The youth wings of the local pols parties bring the noise for a debate for students, by students. (Guests TBC)