A Wellington City Councillor says he's not holding his breath on 16-year-olds getting the vote. 

The Council has reaffirmed its support for letting them participate in local body elections, with only four councillors opposed. 

Councillor Ben McNulty says it was a quick vote - and he was in favour.

But he says this Government's likely to ignore the call. 

"Whether LGNZ listens to Wellington, whether the Government then listens to LGNZ - who knows? It's purely symbolic."

McNulty says symbolism is sometimes important in politics. 

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A Wellington City Councillor says he's not holding his breath on 16-year-olds getting the vote.&nbsp;
The Council has reaffirmed its support for letting them participate in local body elections, with only four councillors opposed.&nbsp;
Councillor Ben McNulty says it was a quick vote - and he was in favour.
But he says this Government's likely to ignore the call.&nbsp;
"Whether LGNZ listens to Wellington, whether the Government then listens to LGNZ - who knows? It's purely symbolic."
McNulty says symbolism is sometimes important in politics.&nbsp;
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Ben McNulty: Wellington City Councillor says the Government will ignore calls to give 16-year-olds the vote

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