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2019 Wellington City mayoral election

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released endorsements concerning races throughout the Wellington region. Candidates who were, in the opinion of Unions Wellington, deemed to be "strong, progressive candidates who put working people first" received an endorsement. Justin Lester, Conor Hill and Norbert Hausberg were all recommended as
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Near the end of July, Conor Hill called for council-owned golf courses to be reduced in size to free-up land for housing in an attempt to mitigate the housing crisis. Lester and other Labour Party representatives voiced opposition to the proposals, saying the city's green town belt needed protecting.
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August saw a series of late entries to the mayoral race and increasing criticism from councilors of the direction of the city under Lester's leadership. Diane Calvert, on announcing her bid for the mayoralty, said that "The city just hasn't moved forward . No one likes to say that about their city
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with policies around expenditure cuts, improvement to the bus network and reduction of cycleway construction. The Wellington Party claimed to have polling data showing low approval ratings for both Lester and his grasp on the city's issues. Lester said he welcomed the new party stating it was good
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As mayor, Andy Foster also won the right to select the deputy mayor from the Wellington City councillors. A number of councillors approached Foster to push against selecting Nicola Young or Diane Calvert as deputy; the elected council was mainly left-leaning with three Labour members, three Green
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function centre to a crowd of supporters and Labour Party faithful. He announced a series of promises for his second term including removing private vehicle access to Wellington City's golden mile which encompasses Lambton Quay, Willis Street and Courtenay Place. Other policies proposed by Lester
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Former puppet theatre operator Norbert Hausberg was the first candidate to officially enter the race. He previously stood for the regional council in 2016 on a platform of reducing transport fares and carbon emissions, but was unsuccessful. In 2019 he pledged to, if elected, move towards making
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Local promoter Phil Sprey offered funding of $ 10,000 to the campaign for a viable candidate to run against Lester, stating Lester was "killing Wellington", but he was not interested in running himself. Lester responded by saying Sprey was "all talk". Former councillor Bryan Weyburne and local
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A preliminary count gave Foster a lead of 715 on the final iteration. After the final results were announced and the margin reduced, Lester indicated he was might request a recount, which he did on 25 October 2019, but this request was denied by a court on 8 November 2019.
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parliamentary candidate Jenny Condie confirmed her candidacy on 8 of August, 2019. She described herself as a moderate and supported the council increasing borrowing to pay for infrastructure while limiting any "spending spree on non-essential items".
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businessman Digby Paape accepted Sprey's offer and formed the Wellington First Party which would focus on transportation issues and was critical of the amounts of ratepayer money spent on cycle ways. Ultimately, Paape did not run for mayor.
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In a result that shocked many, Andy Foster beat incumbent Justin Lester on the final iteration by 62 votes, after votes for Calvert were transferred to Foster. This was thought to be the closest result in a Wellington mayoral election.
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Preliminary data on turnout indicates that about 40% of eligible voters voted in this election. This would be lower than the previous election in 2016, which saw 45.6% turnout, but similar to the 2013 and 2010 elections.
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included ending homelessness by increasing supported living units and establishing a 'Welcome Home' package for refugees which would grant new arrivals to the city free access to council facilities.
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Hill launched a series of policies including a switch to land value-based rates, establishing light rail and cancelling council funding for airport runway extensions and convention centres.
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12 October: Polling day. Voting documents had to be at council before voting closes at 12 noon. Preliminary results were to be available as soon as all ordinary votes are counted.
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while he was mayor, and suggested that the council look at asset sales now as an alternative method of acquiring revenue to reinvest in Civic Square. Wade-Brown, Blumsky and
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of the Labour Party announced he would run for a second term in 2019. The Labour Party also fielded candidates to contest every ward, the first time they have done so since
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Wellington City Councillor for Wharangi/Onslow-Western Ward Diane Calvert announced her candidacy for the Wellington City Council mayoralty on 13 August 2019.
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On 12 July 2019 the formation of a new centre-right political grouping 'The Wellington Party' was announced. The new party fielded candidates for both the
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20 to 25 September: Voting documents delivered to households. Electors could post the documents back to electoral officers as soon as they have voted.
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Blogger Conor Hill entered the mayoral race on 10 July 2019. Hill previously worked in project management, IT, as a farmhand and volunteered for the
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chair Bryan Hall became chairman of the new party, but has no official ties. It also subsumed the previously proposed Wellington First party.
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members, and two other left-leaning members, whereas Foster, Young, and Calvert are more conservative. Foster selected
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potential 'progressive' mayors while it was urged that Jenny Condie and Andy Foster be ranked last by voters.
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which included plans for new housing and retail space. Jackson stated he believed Lester lacked integrity.
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Nomination lodged on 16 August. He aimed to "make a significant contribution to dramatically cutting CO
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Candidates at a debate L. to R.: Condie, Calvert, Cox, Lester, Foster, Hill, Hausberg, Rathod
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17 to 23 October: Official results, including all valid ordinary and special votes, declared.
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Councillor Calvert is candidate for Wellington mayoralty – "city needs real leadership"web
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for democracy to have an open exchange of ideas. The party was created by members of the
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Unsuccessful mayoral candidates Jenny Condie and Diane Calvert were both elected to
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Incumbent Mayor Justin Lester launched his re-election campaign in March at the
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19 July: Nominations opened for candidates. Rolls opened for inspection.
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A total of nine candidates sought the mayoralty position in 2019.
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Desmarais, Felix & MacAndrew, Ruby (2 September 2019).
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and was held on 12 October to determine who would serve as
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began to appear around the city. In an interview with the
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announced he would be running for mayor for a third time.
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21 August: Election date and candidates' names announced.
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16 August: Nominations closed at 12 noon. Rolls closed.
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1 July: Electoral Commission enrolment campaign began.
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The Wellington Party, a centre-right election ticket
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Andy Foster
Justin Lester
Independent
Labour
Independent
Justin Lester
Labour
Andy Foster
Independent
New Zealand local elections
Mayor of Wellington
Andy Foster
Justin Lester

Opportunities Party
New Zealand First
Andy Foster
Peter Jackson
Labour Party
carbon neutral
Justin Lester
1986
Celia Wade-Brown
Unions Wellington

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