Wellington, 16 July 2025 — Lily Brown today announced that she will no longer be standing with the Independent Together (IT) ticket and will instead run as a truly independent candidate for the Onslow-Western Ward in the upcoming Wellington City Council elections.

While Lily continues to support several of the individual candidates standing under the IT banner, she has made the difficult decision to part ways with the team behind them - Better Wellington.

“I believe in the values of transparency, respect, and genuine community engagement.” says Lily. “Unfortunately, I no longer feel aligned with the tactics or political approach employed by Better Wellington, and I cannot, in good conscience, continue my association with Better Wellington. I do, however, wish my former colleagues at Independent Together the very best in their campaigns and look forward to joining them around the Council table later this year.”

Lily remains steadfast in her commitment to the people of the Onslow-Western Ward and to standing as an authentic, accountable voice on Council.

“My focus is — and always has been — on representing the constituents of the Onslow-Western Ward. I want to ensure their voices are heard loud and clear at the council table. It’s time we got back to the basics of what local government is meant to do: fix what’s broken, maintain what matters, and invest wisely in our city’s future.”

Lily’s campaign is centred on practical and pragmatic leadership that prioritises core services, responsible spending, and engagement with the community.

“I’m standing to get things done — not play politics.”

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