From Vision to Action

Events
Written By Luke Pierson

Wellington’s leading mayoral candidates came together to respond to A Vision for Wellington — a blueprint shaped by thousands of voices over the past six months.

In a fast-paced hour, we presented the Vision to candidates, who were challenged to address the issues Wellingtonians said mattered most: rebuilding trust in leadership, getting the city back in business, restoring its heart, and making it affordable again.

Candidates

  • Alex Baker

  • Diane Calvert

  • Ray Chung

  • Rob Goulden

  • Andrew Little

  • Karl Tiefenbacher

Key Themes

  • Rebuilding trust and accountability in city leadership

  • Restoring Wellington’s city centre as the heart of civic and economic life

  • Making the city more affordable for residents and businesses

  • Supporting growth, innovation, and a functioning infrastructure

  • Putting Wellingtonians’ shared priorities ahead of politics

The evening reflected a growing appetite for constructive, solutions-focused leadership — and for a city that listens before it acts.

Luke Pierson
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