Andrew Little
New ZealandpoliticianMaleb. 19675.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Andrew Little is a New Zealand politician and former leader of the Labour Party. He has served as a Member of Parliament and held several ministerial roles, including Minister of Justice. He was recently in the news for representing the Opposition on the Representation Commission, which proposed changes to the electorate boundaries in response to population shifts.
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Andrew Little was replaced by Jacinda Ardern in the 2017 election campaign.
National leadership rumours: Is Luxon really under threat? – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2026-08-11
Wellington Mayor Andrew Little said the proposal being put forward was 'far from perfect' and blamed the Government’s 'unreasonable' three-month timeframe.
Wellington councils advance ‘Head Start’ reform plans despite split over mega-mergerNew Zealand· 2026-08-06
Andrew Little has confirmed a number of councils are unlikely to join the proposed merger.
Porirua parents win fight with council over playground fence being removedNew Zealand· 2026-07-23Mayor Andrew Little, who previously served as NZSIS and GCSB Minister, said the recent session was held to give councillors awareness about the threats they might face.
Wellington councillor Ray Chung tells NZSIS Chinese Embassy questioned him after Shen Yun danceNew Zealand· 2026-07-13
Andrew Little is noted for his council's decision-making and efforts to improve Wellington.
Simon Wilson’s City Desk: Where do our mayors stand on the global stage?New Zealand· 2026-07-08
Wellington Mayor Andrew Little called for a bed tax as part of his election campaign.
Bed tax battle: Councils and tourism operators turn up pressure on GovernmentNew Zealand· 2026-06-22
Mayor Andrew Little had been approached for comment.
Moa Point wastewater plant replacement equipment not yet ordered, Wellington Water saysNew Zealand· 2026-03-05
Andrew Little advised residents to check the website before swimming and follow the advice on it.
Beach where Wellington Mayor Andrew Little took dip now rated ‘unsuitable’ for swimmingNew Zealand· 2026-02-27Andrew Little is the Mayor of Wellington who commented on the health risks associated with a sewage swim stunt.
Wellington Mayor Andrew Little says health fine after Moa Point sewage swim stuntNew Zealand· 2026-02-25Wellington Mayor Andrew Little swims at Lyall Bay to show his confidence in the water’s safety after a sewage disaster.
Wellington Mayor Andrew Little swims at Lyall Bay, beaches reopen after Moa Point sewage disasterNew Zealand· 2026-02-25Andrew Little is the Wellington mayor who described the city's residents as being in a 'state of shock' due to the sewage crisis.
‘It’s a catastrophe’: Wellington rages as millions of litres of raw sewage pour into ocean | New Zealand
United Kingdom· 2026-02-19
Andrew Little is the new mayor of Wellington, facing challenges in revitalizing the city.
Job losses, seismic threats and now a sewage spill: Why they’re not the end for WellingtonNew Zealand· 2026-02-18
Andrew Little is involved in discussions regarding an independent investigation into the Moa Point plant failure.
Wellington sewage spill: Andrew Little meets Christopher Luxon over Moa Point plant failureNew Zealand· 2026-02-09
Andrew Little is mentioned as displaying bravery in becoming mayor amidst the sewage system failures.
Parents are responsible for raising their children – Letters to the EditorNew Zealand· 2026-02-06
Wellington Water CEO, Pat Dougherty and Wellington Mayor, Andrew Little give an update on the sewage spill.
Christopher Luxon speaks to media from WaitangiNew Zealand· 2026-02-04Andrew Little is the Mayor of Wellington.
Conservation dog Scout sniffing out last of Otago Peninsula problem possumsNew Zealand· 2026-02-04
Andrew Little is the Mayor of Wellington.
Quickfire questions with Six60 frontman Matiu WaltersNew Zealand· 2026-02-04
Andrew Little is the Mayor of Wellington.
Single-sex vs co-ed schooling: what's best for student success?New Zealand· 2026-02-04Andrew Little is the Mayor of Wellington.
Dengue fever warning for Pacific travellersNew Zealand· 2026-02-04Wellington Mayor Andrew Little said people need to stay off beaches on the city’s South Coast.
Wellingtonians warned to stay out of water as ‘raw’ sewage discharges into sea, treatment plant evacuatedNew Zealand· 2026-02-04
Andrew Little is a former Crown minister who represented Glen Jenner in court, describing the union's complaints as a 'hotch-potch of accumulated grievances'.
The union that fought itself - how two Corrections officers took their union to court and won (so far)New Zealand· 2025-12-12
Andrew Little is the Mayor of Wellington who received significant financial backing for his campaign.
Wellington Mayor Andrew Little’s financial backers revealed, electoral officer queries Ray Chung’s fundingNew Zealand· 2025-12-11
Mayor Andrew Little said it is 'good that we know that now', and that it proves change is needed.
Wellington City Council admits ratepayer money is wasted in badly managed contracts, but doesn’t know how muchNew Zealand· 2025-12-02
Andrew Little is the Mayor of Wellington and has been involved in a clash with the Labour Greens majority.
Wellington City Council’s Labour Greens majority clash under Mayor Andrew LittleNew Zealand· 2025-11-26
Mayor Andrew Little said the report does not directly recommend cuts, but said the council can not continue to operate as it currently is.
Wellington City Council overstaffed by 330, job losses likely as review recommends cutsNew Zealand· 2025-11-25
Mayor Andrew Little will be meeting with Transport Minister Chris Bishop next week.
Wellington’s Golden Mile project over budget, city council to vote on review next weekNew Zealand· 2025-11-14
Wellington Mayor Andrew Little scraps Tory Whanau-era mayoral business advisory group.
Wellington Mayor Andrew Little scraps Tory Whanau-era mayoral business advisory groupNew Zealand· 2025-11-12
Andrew Little is the council leader who announced the removal of temporary fencing at Wellington's waterfront.
Father of man who drowned in Wellington Harbour appalled by Andrew Little’s videoNew Zealand· 2025-11-04
Andrew Little announced that he wants a bed night levy for Wellington.
Mayor Wayne Brown sets out plan to turn Auckland into global cityNew Zealand· 2025-10-31
Andrew Little is a former Labour Party leader who has expressed his views on superannuation.
Local elections deliver New Zealand’s oldest mayoral line-up in recent historyNew Zealand· 2025-10-25
