My Story

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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.

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We are fixing the basics and building the future

0 New Taxes

2.7% - Economic Growth

220,000 new jobs by 2030

Borrowing reduced by $6 billion

85% reduction in ram raids.

37,000 fewer victims of violent crime.

66 new medicines delivered

1 hour per day of reading, writing and maths

Our Future Plans

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A long-term vision for Wellington Bays—beyond the ballot box.

02

Economic Vitality.

03

Community Safety & Wellbeing.

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Year

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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.

Election Policies
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News & Events

Meet the Candidates

Sun 18 Oct 2026 05:30 – 07:15

Meet Wellington's General Election Candidates Luncheon

Mon 19 Oct 12:00pm

Miramar Peninsula Meet the Candidates

Tue 20 Oct 2026 07:15 – 08:00

WB Rest Home Visit

Thurs, Oct 22 11:00am

Deepavali Celebration

Sat 24 Oct 2026 04:00

Sunday Church Service

Sunday, October 25 10:00

What Our Voters Say

“Karunā is a leader who actually listens. Having known him and his commitment to our community for years, I trust him to fiercely advocate for Wellington Bays in Parliament.”

- Local Resident & Business Owner, Strathmore Park

“We need practical business sense and a steady hand representing us. Karunā brings genuine integrity and an absolute focus on fixing the practical issues that matter to families.”

- Community Volunteer, Hataitai

“Karuna's background in law and business gives me confidence that he understands the real challenges facing families and businesses. His focus on cost of living, economic growth, and community safety is exactly what Wellington Bays needs.”

- Local Resident, Wellington Bays

Media Coverage

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A political world away from Wellington

October 2 2026

One of the first places to see the new day, home to birds, plants and people found nowhere else, and a two-hour flight...

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Exclusive Wellington Bays polling shows..

September 15 2026

A key Wellington electorate race is on a knife’s edge, with new polling putting the Green and Labour candidates at...

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National candidate blames Labour

August 14 2026

National’s Wellington Bays candidate is claiming Labour will pull funding for a second Mount Victoria tunnel, with....

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Karunā Muthu Selected As National’s Candidate

March 22 2026

National has selected lawyer and community leader Karunā Muthu to stand in the Wellington Bays electorate....