Diane Calvert
Official Candidate Biography
I’m standing to be your next Mayor of Wellington and ask for your #1 vote. The city is facing one of its most challenging periods, and it needs experienced leadership that understands how the Council works and the complexity of the issues.
As a current city councillor, I have the knowledge, connections and proven record as a strategic thinker, successful community champion and advocate for smarter investment and lower rates. I’m ready to lead a reset at the Council that will prioritise our core services - infrastructure, waste and community amenities; reduce spending to affordable levels; support business investment; and restore public trust in Council.
I want to put money back in your pockets so you can decide where it goes, not the Council.
I’m not aligned with any political group and will work collaboratively across the Council, community and other partners to deliver the results Wellingtonians want.
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Diane Calvert’s Elections & Candidacies
Note: This database contains data from the 2023, 2020, 2017 and 2014 general elections, the 2025 local government election and is gradually being backfilled with other election data.
Contested 3 races — 2 elected 1 not elected
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MayorWellington City CouncilAffiliation: Not AffiliatedFinal Not electedVote share • 5.0%4,093 votes
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Wharangi/Onslow-Western General WardWellington City CouncilAffiliation: Not AffiliatedFinal ElectedVote share • 22.3%5,368 votes
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Wharangi/Onslow-Western General WardWellington City CouncilAffiliation: IndependentFinal ElectedVote share • 20.8%4,397 votes
Offices held
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Wharangi/Onslow-Western General WardWellington City CouncilOct 2016 – present
In the News
Arts funding faces uncertainty with council refocus bill
The Post — December 2, 2025Simon Watts says his bill won’t block cultural support, but ratepayer funds should prioritise basics. Councillor Diane Calvert warns it could unsettle community priorities.
Andrew Little buddies up to the right
The Spinoff — November 25, 2025In his first council meeting as Wellington mayor, Andrew Little gave a big promotion to controversial rival Ray Chung and opened a political rift between Labour and the Greens.
Windbag: Key takeaways from Wellington’s red wave local election
The Spinoff — October 13, 2025Andrew Little won the largest mayoral victory in 142 years, and Labour and the Greens grew their governing majority at the council table.
Windbag: The case for every Wellington mayoral candidate
The Spinoff — October 7, 2025Twelve people are running to be the next mayor of Wellington. Here’s the best reason to vote for each of them.
Windbag: An obituary for Vision for Wellington
The Spinoff — September 30, 2025The political super-group presented its final ‘vision’ for the city, but is anyone still listening?
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