About me

I’m an experienced governor, entrepreneur, and urban planner. I’ve served with integrity and pragmatism on both city and regional councils, and I’m standing in Lambton Ward — the heart of Wellington.

That heart isn’t working. Council has lost focus, basic services are being neglected, and ratepayers are being squeezed without seeing results.

Wellington needs a reset. I offer disciplined, professional leadership that prioritises what matters: fixing core infrastructure, restoring trust, and getting the city back to basics. That means deferring costly projects like the Golden Mile revamp until we can afford them — and until they make sense.

I know how to deliver. My background in urban planning and business is about turning good ideas into action — and cutting through the noise to get results.

It’s time to put the city first again. Let’s get Wellington working — starting with the essentials.

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