Victoria University of Wellington Students' Association Inc. 

DECLARATION OF BY-ELECTION RESULT 

 I,  Emma Maguire, Returning Officer, declare that I have complied with all the provisions of the Constitution and its schedules regarding elections and declare that the following number of votes was cast:- 738 

These results are pending any complaints being received about the election. 

Campaigns Officer 

Mia-Nina Adams - 266 

Rory McKay - 230 

Nikolas Hardwick - 185 

Matua Elbourne-Fleming - 68 

No confidence - 23 

Accordingly, I hereby declare the following elected as:  Campaigns Officer: Mia-Nina Adams 

A referendum was also held on the question: What is the most important issue for local body elections? 

Jobs and the lack of them – Employment availability and university-to-workforce transitioning - 251 

The price of being car-free – Public transport affordability and accessibility - 216 

Renting in the costly capital – Housing and tenancy rights for students - 178 

The burning planet – Climate action and sustainability in Wellington - 88 

No confidence - 12 

 

Emma Maguire, Returning Officer 

19/03/2025 

For complaints, email ceo@vuwsa.org.nz within three days.  

VOTING IS NOW CLOSED.

Make sure you vote for the executive you want representing you! 

Keep an eye out on VUWSA’s social media. They will be your main source of info on who the candidates will be and what they stand for. Then it's up to you to elect who you want to represent your interests to the university and local and national governments. 

Every year, students can vote online or by paper ballot at the VUWSA Kelburn reception. Voting dates will be advertised ahead of time on the VUWSA website, campus poster boards, social media channels and in Salient magazine.

Results are announced on the VUWSA social media accounts.

Wanna know more about the job? 

There's so much that goes into being part of the VUWSA executive including the fun stuff like VUWSA-run events, debates and forums, and the not-so-dynamic board and committee meetings discussing the really serious uni stuff.

So you know what you're signing up for make sure you check out the requirements of the position you're interested in! 

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