No issues on file for Al Mansell .

No issues on file for Bernard O'Shaughnessy.

1. A people friendly Council- sharing the benefits, accountable and open. A city that is affordable with a better deal for homeowners and those who rent.
2. No extra charge for water and no compulsory water meters for home owners. Bring water management back into Council.
3. Protect our built and natural heritage.
4. No more buildings on the waterfront. Bring the waterfront management back into Council.
5. More pedestrian only areas and better cycle ways and bicycle stands. More motorcycle parks. Parking enforcement brought back into Council.

1. RIGHT NOW, STRONG EXPERIENCED PROVEN LEADERSHIP IS VITAL TO WELLINGTON
   Auckland’s new Super City council will have a significant impact on our city. It will want to fast-track initiatives, to show that the Super City council works, and will be hungry for government funds to invest in Auckland’s under-performing infrastructure.
   
   In Wellington, strong leadership can ensure that Auckland doesn’t monopolise government spending. I will work to make sure Wellington gets it’s fair share.
   
   I understand Wellington, its people and politics, and I have strong, established relationships across Parliament, and with the current Government. The Council I lead will make sure that Wellington secure our fair share of funding, so that we can remain what we all know Wellington really is, New Zealand’s true super city.
   
2. LET'S MAKE SURE WELLINGTON KEEPS GROWING
   Economic development over the past five years has created more than 8000 jobs, and about $300m has been invested our infrastructure to strengthen and refurbish low-cost housing and improve our roads. Tourism numbers have increased by over 30%, and around 2800 people now work in our creative industries. I believe we can be even better!
   
   An eco-friendly, sustainable, capital is what we all want.
   My vision is for a carbon-neutral Wellington, and we’re already working hard towards this goal. My initiatives already include green buildings, creating a rapid transit network and minimizing energy across Council facilities.
   
3. MY COMMITMENTS TO YOU AND OUR ENVIRONMENT
   I want a sustainable future for your city.
   We’re already delivering on my vision of a Carbon Neutral Capital. But there’s more to be done, so over the next three years I will:
   • Complete planning and preparation for a rapid transport network from the railway station to the hospital and airport
   • Show leadership in introducing fully electric car technology
   • Work with private sector and government to deliver energy saving programs for homes and businesses
   • Complete “Wellington 2040” which looks at key opportunity for responding to climate change while making the city more sustainably competitive at the same time
   • Make Wellington the most sustainable eco friendly city in the southern hemisphere with an aspirational goal to become carbon neutral
   • Implementing the Climate Change Action Plan.
   
4. MY COMMITMENTS TO YOU AND OUR ECONOMY
   I want to keep the current momentum going by:
   • Delivering a world class Indoor Sports Centre
   • Ensuring the best RWC experience in New Zealand
   • Increasing our tourism numbers and spend above NZ's average
   • Ensuring that our inner city remains vibrant and safe
   • Becoming the most sustainable eco friendly city in the southern hemisphere
   • Making sure our great little city gets its share of resources from the government.
   
5. LET'S ALL ENJOY WELLINGTON
   No-one can put together special events and parties like Wellington: the New Zealand Festival of the Arts, World of Wearable Arts, The best place for New Zealand’s biggest events
   Wellington on a Plate, and the New Zealand
   Arts Show to name but a few. We and our visitors are able to enjoy Karori Sanctuary’s stunning Zealandia centre, Carter Observatory, along with Te Papa, our superb art galleries, theatres, numerous shows and more.
   
   We’re at the heart of sporting action
   Wellingtonians are really on the ball when it comes to supporting our sportspeople. The All Whites, who were undefeated at the FIFA World Cup, is built around the Wellington Phoenix!
   
   Next year, our city will be the only place to be during the Rugby World Cup. Aucklanders have their tent, but it will be full-on party central in Courtenay Place, Civic Square, and
   the Waterfront!
   
   The Sevens is our ball, no one is taking it off us
   There’s only one city that’s right for the Sevens. Ours! As mayor, I will do all I can to stop those who are trying to take this great Wellington event away from us. The Sevens must,
   and will, stay here.
   

1. Good transport choices
   
   Freedom to walk, bike, ride the bus, train, light rail or drive safely.
   
   Wellington is a beautiful compact city. The next three years will see decisions for cleaner buses, light rail and active transport - my preference over costly flyovers and tunnels bringing more cars into the city, looking for parking.
   
   
2. Good technologies
   
   Clean modern technologies offer fulfilling jobs and solutions to environmental issues.
   
   Renewable energy including drawing on the awesome forces of the Cook Strait and local biofuels will make us more resilient as carbon prices bite and the era of cheap oil ends.
   
   The creative sector and our magnificent food businesses are far better for the local economy than a casino.
3. Local community action
   
   Community wisdom can help answer many complex social and environmental issues.
   
   Community gardens, skills transfer of mending, cooking and carpentry can reduce the cost of living for families of all sizes.
   
   Council must support the social infrastructure of community centres, libraries and reserves and involve local communities in local planning.
   
   Partnerships with schools for pools and sportsfields are a cost-effective way of providing community facilities.
4. Trust and inclusion
   
   Whether it's resource consents or rates, decisions must be fair and seen to be fair.
   
   Safety in the city, conservation and alcohol management all work best if people are trusted and included in decisions. I do not support a city-wide liquor ban.
   
   Wellington is a beautiful city but not everyone has a warm dry home. Upgrading Council housing, encouraging private homes to be insulated and working with community organisations to provide third sector housing are all necessary to meet increasing demand.
5. Quality of development
   
   Our compact city needs good public spaces. Private development must also provide quality space for people to thrive. A mixture of housing options including affordable housing is essential.
   
   I opposed the Hilton on the Outer T and fought for heritage protection on the waterfront, in the central city and in residential areas.
   
   Tacky signs, leaky buildings and wind-blown litter must be cleaned up - for good, not just one year.

1. Free wifi
   
   Wellington should join the top cities around the world with secure, free wireless internet—at no cost to ratepayers. I’ve pushed this from day one—and I think it’s easily achieved.
   
   Giving people enough bandwidth to check email and look up directions will help businesses connect, and visitors communicate and learn.
   
   It lets the world know that Wellington is “open for business” when it comes to high-tech, creative enterprise.
   
   Free wifi would help Wellington take its place among the world’s capital cities. Wellington has the opportunity to be a connected city, and there is no reason it can’t be.
2. Transparent government
   
   It’s time to run Wellington for the present day, not the red-tape-tied 1960s.
   
   I see a city where governmental transparency leads to every community and voter feeling heard and respected—not just the wealthy and powerful.
   
   We expect to be able to see our mayor and council work for us. I support webcasting public meetings and posting council meetings online for comments.
   
   This is the way we interact in the 21st century. Great ideas come from great dialogue. When elected, I want citizens to have a direct line to government, especially directly to me.
3. Growing businesses
   
   Strong economies are founded on enterprise.
   Let’s open the doors for business.
   With a rise in unemployment during the last decade, and people not feeling any increase in their wages, we know business can be better.
   
   I plan to streamline processes and use sustainability incentives to encourage best-practice business to build their future here.
   
   I believe that Wellington is the home of businesses that can, and should, go global. Let’s build our creative and technological sectors, growing jobs. Free wifi will help businesses and tourists. Let’s have real plans helping small businesses and employees, in which the council helps, not hinders. I’ve grown businesses into exporters, and know what it takes.
   
   Creativity, not procedure, powers the next decade, and I’m willing to champion it.
4. Water management and the environment
   
   Improved water conservation does not need to involve privatization.
   
   We must not privatize water, one of our most precious resources. Creative use of online usage tracking and other transparent methods can improve conservation.
   
   I want to lead Wellington towards serious, committed use of energy-saving solutions and alternative power. That includes solar for government, homes and businesses, warmer homes, and electric transportation.
   
   I’ve been concerned with environmental causes since the early 2000s, working with the United Nations Environment Programme. Your next mayor needs to be ahead of the curve, not be reactive.
5. Public transport
   
   Public transport should run efficiently to decrease reliance on private vehicles.
   
   When a train arrives, a bus should be waiting. Public transport options should be affordable to all. Cities around the world make it work, so why can’t Wellington?
   
   We need to make our public transport network more efficient, with strong civic communication to Kiwirail and Wellington Bus. As mayor, I’m ready to collaborate, innovate and stand up for Wellingtonians.