My Story
Deeply rooted in Wellington Bays, building a stronger future for our communities.
Karunā Muthu is a lawyer, business strategist, and long-standing community leader
who has called Strathmore Park and the wider Wellington Bays electorate home for over 25 years.
Alongside his wife Chitra—a local general practitioner—Karunā raised their three children here,
experiencing firsthand the unique lifestyle, challenges, and aspirations of Wellington’s southern and
eastern suburbs.
Professional Background:
With a Bachelor of Laws from Victoria University of Wellington and
advanced business qualifications from the University of Auckland, Unitec, and Oxford, Karunā has
spent decades supporting start-ups, scaling enterprises, and driving economic strategy.
Community Leadership: Beyond commerce and law, Karunā’s commitment to service is
demonstrated through governance roles across the capital—including leadership within cultural and
social sectors. Whether advocating for family wellbeing or local infrastructure, he brings a
pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach to public life.
Party Vision and Mission
Growing the Economy: Backing local businesses, cutting red tape, and restoring fiscal discipline to
ease the cost of living.
Safer Communities: Supporting frontline services and backing targeted measures to drive down
violent crime, gang activity, and repeat offenses.
Delivering Infrastructure: Ensuring Wellington’s transport, housing, and public assets match the
growth and safety needs of a modern capital.
Our Future Plans: A long-term vision for Wellington Bays—beyond the ballot box.
01
Local Infrastructure & Connectivity:
Upgrading transport corridors across the Miramar Peninsula, Kilbirnie, and Island Bay to ease congestion and future-proof regional transit.
02
Economic Vitality:
Championing local enterprises, retail hubs, and tourism assets like Wellington Airport and the Basin Reserve to secure high-value employment.
03
Community Safety & Wellbeing:
Partnering with local health providers, schools, and community groups to foster resilient neighborhoods from Mount Cook down to the south coast.
Reasons
to Vote for Us
Tested Experience: A professional background blending commercial acumen, legal expertise, and
executive governance.
True Local Commitment: A 25-year resident deeply invested in the daily realities of Wellington Bays
families.
A Focus on Results: Delivering practical solutions on cost of living, community safety, and
sustainable local growth rather than ideological politics.
