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| Wellington City Councillor
Diane Calvert
Not Affiliated
| Wellington City Councillor
Why I'm standing
I'm running because I care deeply about Wellington and its future. Our city is New Zealand's capital, yet it is struggling with the basics and people are losing trust in the council. For nine years I've stood with communities, challenged poor decisions and delivered practical results. My motivation is simple: to restore trust, respect the ratepayer and provide the practical leadership Wellington needs through my "Wellington Plan".
About me
I know how council works and where it fails. For nine years I've brought experience, independence and common sense to the table by calling out waste, standing with communities, and delivering practical results. I'm a pragmatic leader who listens, asks hard questions and focuses on outcomes that matter. With strong connections across Wellington and the ability to work constructively with others, I will continue to be a trusted voice for residents and businesses.
My priorities
- Reset the budget to cut expenditure and focus on essentials so rates are affordable.
- Protect what matters by fixing core services, keeping communities safe and restoring trust.
- Grow the city by backing housing, business and innovation to create jobs and attract investment.
Current role
Wellington City Councillor
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Why I'm standing
I'm running because I care deeply about Wellington and its future. Our city is New Zealand's capital, yet it is struggling with the basics and people are losing trust in the council. For nine years I've stood with communities, challenged poor decisions and delivered practical results. My motivation is simple: to restore trust, respect the ratepayer and provide the practical leadership Wellington needs through my "Wellington Plan".
About me
I know how council works and where it fails. For nine years I've brought experience, independence and common sense to the table by calling out waste, standing with communities, and delivering practical results. I'm a pragmatic leader who listens, asks hard questions and focuses on outcomes that matter. With strong connections across Wellington and the ability to work constructively with others, I will continue to be a trusted voice for residents and businesses.
My priorities
- Reset the budget to cut expenditure and focus on essentials so rates are affordable.
- Protect what matters by fixing core services, keeping communities safe and restoring trust.
- Grow the city by backing housing, business and innovation to create jobs and attract investment.
Current role
Wellington City Councillor
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