Two former Wellington mayors have expressed optimism after former Labour leader Andrew Little’s announcement that he will be standing for the job at the 2025 local elections being held in September and October
Dame Fran Wilde, who was mayor from 1992-95 after being the Labour MP for Central Wellington from 1981 to 1992, said she was “delighted” Little had announced his candidacy.
“I think his experience and judgement will be very helpful for Wellington City Council at present,” Wilde said.
She didn’t want to comment on the issues facing the capital, simply saying the council needed “some really strong leadership”.
Dame Kerry Prendergast, mayor from 2001-2010, could not be reached by telephone on Wednesday morning, but in a brief text message described Little as “intelligent and with immense integrity”.
“My impression is of an experienced governor who will be able to work with the government of the day in Wellington’s best interests, if elected,” Prendergast said.
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