Elected to council in 2022, I’ve spoken with thousands of residents and attended dozens of residential and cultural meetings across the city. Genuine personal engagement and listening to people are how I achieved a successful international career in telecommunications, responsible for multi-million-dollar budgets and managing teams of hard-working people.
Residents have no confidence in the council and want change. The bureaucracy has strayed from core activities, aided by a largely compliant group of councillors.
Many ratepayers feel they’re treated as cash-cows. Rates are beyond affordable for many.
Removal of car parks destroys the retail and hospitality sectors.
I stand with the Independent Together group. Real change requires a majority of committed like-minded people around the council table.
We’ll listen to ratepayers, deliver on zero rate increases by focusing on core priorities and services that only council delivers, and by stopping unnecessary projects.
We will make Wellington affordable for everyone. www.voteforit.nz
Chaos on Courtenay: Inside Ray Chung’s unruly, incomprehensible campaign rally - The Spinoff
More council candidates quit Ray Chung’s Independent Together campaign group - RNZ
Ray Chung stays in the race after salacious sex claims, believes neighbour’s story - Stuff
"Not everyone followed her advice. The names of Wellington mayoral hopeful Ray Chung and other members of the “Independent Together” ticket were clearly visible during a session focused on media skills. Others now running as candidates are identifiable at various points." - The quiet campaign: Inside the freedom movement’s bid for council influence, The Press
Contested 2 races — 0 won 2 pending
The Post’s mayoral debate got heated after one of Ray Chung’s staffers made a bid to snatch papers Andrew Little took from Chung after revelations Better Wellington has been cut from Chung’s campaign. Watch the drama unfold in the video.
Leading contenders Andrew Little, Karl Tiefenbacher, Diane Calvert and Ray Chung will be grilled by The Post national affairs editor Andrea Vance in a live debate at 3pm today.
Gendered attacks and smear campaigns are pushing women out of local politics – and forcing those who remain to protect themselves.
A social media post from the group backing Ray Chung’s mayoralty called Green Party councillor Rebecca Matthews a “trans-loving retard” and “grift monkey”. Chung isn’t talking, but another member of his team is distancing herself from the comments.
Ray Chung, once the frontrunner, has slipped to 16% amid recent scandal.
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