Jonny Osborne

About me

I came to Wellington twenty years ago to study, falling in love first with the city, then a few years later, my wife, before finally falling for Motukairangi/the Eastern Suburbs where we’ve been lucky to settle down and start raising our two kids. 

I began my career as a lawyer before shifting into the public service, where I spent several years leading policy responses to some of our most challenging environmental issues. 

I represented our community on Te Whaitua o Te Whanganui-a-Tara, working with mana whenua and councillors to develop a plan to restore the health of our region’s freshwater and coastal environments. 

After taking some time out as a stay-at-home dad, I returned to the public service in 2024, this time focusing on social welfare issues. 

I love my sport, having played cricket and football for many, many seasons, and now I help to coach my kids’ sports teams. I’m a keen gardener, and have been involved with a local native planting group in Miramar for several years.

I was elected to Wellington City Council in 2025.