| Election Name: | 2004 Wellington City mayoral election |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| Flag Image: | Wellington Coat Of Arms.svg |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 2001 Wellington City mayoral election |
| Previous Year: | 2001 |
| Next Election: | 2007 Wellington City mayoral election |
| Next Year: | 2007 |
| Election Date: | 9 October 2004 |
| Turnout: | 52,067 |
| Candidate1: | Kerry Prendergast |
| Party1: | Independent politician |
| Popular Vote1: | 27,002 |
| Percentage1: | 59.85 |
| Candidate2: | Bryan Pepperell |
| Party2: | Independent politician |
| Popular Vote2: | 18,115 |
| Percentage2: | 40.15 |
| Mayor | |
| Before Election: | Kerry Prendergast |
| After Election: | Kerry Prendergast |
The 2004 Wellington City mayoral election was part of the 2004 New Zealand local elections. On 9 October 2004, elections were held for the Mayor of Wellington plus other local government roles. Kerry Prendergast was re-elected for a second term as mayor of Wellington.[1] This was the first Wellington mayoral election to be held under the Instant runoff voting system.
There were seven candidates nominated for the election:[2]
Bryon Burke withdrew from the Mayoral election on 13 September 2004.[1]
See also: 2004 Wellington City local elections.
Candidates were also elected from wards to the Wellington City Council.
| Party/ticket | Councillors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | 11 | ||
| Labour | 1 | ||
| Greens | 1 | ||
| Alliance | 1 | ||