2004 Wellington City mayoral election

Wellington City mayoral election, 2004

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

The Wellington City mayoral election, 2004 was part of the New Zealand local elections, 2004. 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. This was the first Wellington mayoral election to be held under the Instant runoff voting system.

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%