2004 Wellington City mayoral election

The 2004 Wellington City mayoral election was part of the 2004 New Zealand local elections. On 9 October 2004, elections were held for the Mayor of Wellington plus other local government roles. Kerry Prendergast was re-elected for a second term as mayor of Wellington.[1] This was the first Wellington mayoral election to be held under the Instant runoff voting system.

2004 Wellington City mayoral election

9 October 2004

Candidate Kerry Prendergast Bryan Pepperell Party Independent Independent Popular vote 27,002 18,115 Percentage 59.85% 40.15%

Mayor before election Kerry Prendergast Elected Mayor Kerry Prendergast

Results

Summary of the 9 October 2004 election results

Candidates – Parties		1st round		last round
		Votes	%	Votes	%
Kerry Prendergast		22,069	42.39%	27,002	59.85%
Bryan Pepperell		7,993	15.35%	18,115	40.15%
Rob Goulden		7,703	14.79%
Timothy O'Brien		6,560	12.60%
Jack Ruben		6,547	12.57%
Stephen Hay		1195	2.30%
Total		52,067	100%	45,117	100%

Ward results

Candidates were also elected from wards to the Wellington City Council.

	Party/ticket	Councillors
	Independent	11
	Labour	1
	Greens	1
	Alliance	1

References

1. "Election Results - 2004 Results". Wellington City Council. Archived from the original on 14 June 2011. Retrieved 17 May 2010.