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Advisory groups

Wellington City Council's advisory groups provide advice to Councillors and officers based on their lived experiences.

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About the advisory groups Disabled Communities Advisory Group Ethnic Communities Advisory Group Pacific Communities Advisory Group Takatāpui Rainbow Communities Advisory Group Rangatahi Youth Communities Advisory Group Attending or speaking at a meeting Recruitment for Advisory Groups

About the advisory groups

Wellington City Council’s Advisory Groups provide strategic, identity-informed advice to Councillors and Council officers. Their insights help shape inclusive, future-focused decisions that reflect the diverse needs of Wellington’s communities.

With the introduction of the Ethnic Communities Advisory Group and the refreshed Terms of Reference, Wellington City Council now has five strategic Advisory Groups:

  • Disabled Communities Advisory Group (DCAG)
  • Ethnic Communities Advisory Group (ECAG)
  • Pacific Communities Advisory Group (PCAG)
  • Takatāpui Rainbow Communities Advisory Group (TRCAG)
  • Rangatahi Youth Communities Advisory Group (RYCAG)

These groups also contribute collectively to the Strategic Advisory Panel which meet three to four times per year, and provides intersectional advice on major Council initiatives.

Dates for upcoming Advisory Group meetings will be confirmed early 2026.

More detailed information about the advisory groups and the role of members can be found in the Terms of Reference:

Advisory Groups Terms of Reference – PDF version (333KB PDF)

Advisory Groups Terms of Reference – Word version (97KB PDF)

Disabled Communities Advisory Group (DCAG)

Number of members: 8

Two seats are reserved for Māori members. The group meets 5–7 times per year.

They advise Council on:

  • strategic approaches to reducing barriers for disabled people across Wellington
  • embedding accessibility into Council’s long-term strategies, plans, and key projects
  • sharing lived experience and community-informed perspectives to shape inclusive outcomes.

Ethnic Communities Advisory Group (ECAG)

Number of members: 8

The group meets 5–7 times per year.

They advise Council on:

  • strategic issues affecting ethnic communities in Wellington
  • Council policies, plans, and initiatives through culturally informed perspectives
  • effective engagement approaches that build trust and connection with ethnic communities.

Pacific Communities Advisory Group (PCAG)

Number of members: 8

The group meets 5–7 times per year.

They advise Council on:

  • strategic approaches to growing a city where Pasifika peoples thrive and contribute to Council priorities
  • embedding Pacific perspectives into Council strategies, plans, and key initiatives.

Takatāpui Rainbow Communities Advisory Group (TRCAG)

Number of members: 8

Two seats are reserved for takatāpui members. The group meets 5–7 times per year.

They advise Council on:

  • strategic approaches to growing a city where diverse rainbow communities thrive and contribute to Council priorities
  • embedding rainbow inclusion into Council’s strategies, plans, and key initiatives.

Rangatahi Youth Communities Advisory Group (RYCAG)

Number of members: up to 12

Three seats are reserved for rangatahi Māori. The group meets up to 10 times per year.

They advise Council on:

  • strategic approaches to growing a city where young people thrive and contribute to Council priorities
  • strengthening youth leadership and expanding engagement with a wider range of young Wellingtonians.

Attending or speaking at a meeting

If you wish to attend an advisory group, please email us at advisorygroups@wcc.govt.nz at least one week in advance for more information.

Recruitment for Advisory groups

Recruitment for Advisory Groups takes place every three years, aligned with the Council triennium. We'll recruit more if positions open, as members may choose to leave a group.

We'll be recruiting for the new groups in October 2025. If you're passionate about improving Wellington's quality of life and have knowledge or experience in one of these groups, we encourage you to apply when applications open.

Contact us

If you have any questions, email: advisorygroups@wcc.govt.nz.