My
Policies
There’s lots of work to do in Pōneke and I will take a progressive, Tiriti, and evidence based approach to the work I do.
Decarbonisation
I will work to reinstate the suite of decarbonisation actions from the Long Term Plan, including moving council facilities like pools to electricity and away from fossil fuels.
More housing and fairer rates
I will work to introduce a land value tax through the council rating system in order to facilitate the development of more housing in the city and a more equitable system of contributions towards city infrastructure and services
Cleaner streams
I will work with the Regional Council and mana whenua to stop pollution in our urban streams, restore these ecosystems and build them up as natural infrastructure.
Decarbonisation
I will work to reinstate the suite of decarbonisation actions that were proposed in the Long Term Plan, including moving council facilities like pools to electricity and away from fossil fuels.
This $25m package was the single biggest emissions reduction lever for the council and narrowly lost a vote for inclusion on the Long Term Plan budget.
This package absolutely should have been a key part of the council’s ten year plan.
We need to future proof our council facilities from the rising costs of fossil fuels, and protect our environment.
More housing and fairer rates
I will work to introduce a land value tax through the council rating system in order to facilitate the development of more housing in the city and a more equitable system to calculate each properties rates.
Analysis from Common Ground Aotearoa showed that a switch to land value rates could lower the median rates for households by 4.4% while the councils revenue would remain unchanged.
Under the current rating system Wellingtonians are paying higher rates, and higher rents, to subsidise the owners of vacant lots.
Cleaner streams
I will work with the Regional Council and mana whenua to stop pollution in our urban streams, restore these ecosystems and build them up as natural infrastructure.
Our streams are already perfect for absorbing stormwater and protecting us against the effects of climate related extreme weather events.
The plans developed by community, mana whenua and councils to restore the health of waterways in te Whanganui a Tara are crystal clear and it’s our job as WCC to help implement them.
Fixing the pipes
Alongside continued investment in our water network I will work to deliver a labour workforce strategy and incorporate resilient design into our urban planning so we’re not in the same position in 30 years time.
We’re already investing massive amounts into our water infrastructure but we’re constrained by the number of people available to get the work done. We need a big investment in our water workforce as well as the pipes under our feet.
With our rainwater network at breaking point we also need investment in urban planning that reduces our reliance on broken pipes. That means clean streams, more green spaces, and trees in the centre city.