Climate change and resilience policies

 

1. Ensure Wellington’s arterial routes stay protected for civil defence, avoiding lane reductions on vital corridors.

2. Commit to meeting updated government earthquake strengthening standards to keep our city safe.

3. Encourage local business adaptation and invest in green spaces to prepare for climate change.

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Environment policies

4. Support and encourage community-led pest control and tree planting programmes to protect native birds and biodiversity.

5. Encourage recycling by backing local organic waste solutions instead of trucking it out of town.

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Housing and planning policies

6. Commit to deliberative democracy to design a liveable city with some high-density housing and protected character areas.

7. Support faster consents and zoning that encourage developers to build quality, affordable homes for Wellingtonians.

8. Transfer social housing responsibility from council to government and trusted community providers.

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Jobs and economy policies

9. Prioritise investment in core infrastructure that supports commerce, transport (all modes), and a thriving city economy.

10. Empower creative communities to revive Wellington as the Creative Capital by providing access to spaces like Civic Square.

11. Support employment pathways by creating environments like events where universities and local businesses can meet.

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Local democracy policies

12. Commit to regular public consultation and deliberative democracy processes so locals help shape key council decisions.

13. Make council operations fully transparent by publishing all costs, with contractors required to agree to open reporting.

14. Restructure council to focus on essentials like pipes, parks, pools and events, delivering clear value to the community.

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Rates and revenue policies

15. Prioritise revenue by reinstating car parks, selling non-essential holdings, and offering road reserve land to property owners.

16. Enforce top-down budgeting so council tightens spending and focuses only on essentials.

17. Sell underperforming property assets that drain funds, like Tākina, which puts Wellington deeper into debt.

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Recreation and culture policies

18. Utilise Civic Square and Courtenay Place for festivals by removing red tape and consent costs to revive the city.

19. Relax liquor licensing rules to prioritise local business owners and boost the city’s nightlife.

20. Support Wellington rugby and community sports clubs by making the stadium (owned by Wellingtonians) available for their use.

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Transport policies

21. Fix existing services before expanding. Hold operators to KPIs like punctuality, reliability, and affordability.

22. Prioritise safety by lowering speed limits where pedestrians and cyclists mix. Install affordable and innovative barriers on shared paths.

23. Set speed limits for e-bikes and e-scooters, enforce them in busy areas, and ensure operators comply to keep people safe.

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Utilities and services policies

24. Fix ageing pipes, reduce leaks, and upgrade infrastructure to secure safe drinking water and resilient wastewater for the future.

25. Increase street cleaning schedules and scale up what works so our public spaces stay tidy, welcoming, and consistently free from litter.

26. Reverse any existing policy that outsources organic waste at cost to ratepayers. Support local providers / businesses wherever possible.

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Candidate profile

27. Why are you running for election?

Wellington has always been my coolest little capital. I grew up here, and now I’m raising my own family here. I’m standing because Wellington has become unaffordable for my family, and for future generations.

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Why will you make a good elected representative?

I have spent over twenty years running startups and technology companies in Wellington, my products have supported millions of students worldwide.

 

 

I will bring a future-focused mindset, and treat every dollar in the budget like it truly matters.

 

My business acumen, governance experience, and commitment to fiscal responsibility ensure I can make sound, practical decisions. With roots in Wellington’s creative scene, I’m ready to bring a new energy and set of skills to the table.

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1. First priority

   Keep the city affordable and clean so people stay, so businesses thrive and more jobs are created.
    

2. Second priority

   Consult with residents to shape zoning, city access (e.g. cars & cycles) and more green spaces.
    

3. Third priority

   Prioritise infrastructure like pipes, and parks over non-essential projects.

 

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