Wellington City Council
The Wellington City Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of 15 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the city). three councillors will be elected from the Wharangi/Onslow-Western ward. This is a single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Wellington City Council election.
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Diane Calvert
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.
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