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AlexBakerWellington
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I am a mayoral candidate for Te Whanganui a Tara, Wellington. I want Wellington to become a great, sustainable city that people move to not from.

Check out my website if you want to learn more https://alexbakerwellington.nz
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Released my Open for Business policy today

A refreshed Business Development Agency and Mayors Taskforce on Business Development. Making Wellington a place where businesses are more productive, successful and create more meaningful, well paid jobs

Check it on Scoop wellington.scoop.co.nz?p=173438
August 25, 2025 at 4:32 AM
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Tēnā koe folks. I just put some thoughts up on reddit on the Andrew Little housing/ development policy.

Long story short is that I'm not that into it. Feel a bit funny calling things out like this - but, it's what I committed to when I decided to run.

www.reddit.com/r/Wellington...
August 18, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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My sustainable transport policy: "Four lanes from here to the trains", is about ensuring Wellington has the mix on transport infrastructure that it needs.

Check out the full policy on my Website - alexbakerwellington.nz/priorities/2
Four lanes from here to the trains! Walking lanes, bike lanes, bus lanes and car lanes. Walking, biking, bus and car infrastructure you can get around on quickly, safely and affordably. Wellington needs transport infrastructure that makes it cheaper, safer and easier for people to get around. Space and money are the biggest constraints to transport infrastructure in our city. So value for money and efficient use of space have to be our priority when deciding between transport solutions. Bus priority, bike lanes and pedestrian improvements are the best option for Wellington. They will mean: - Cheaper, faster and more reliable public transport - Safer bike and walking journeys that are more fun - More foot traffic in our key hospitality areas This will mean: - A more cost effective transport network - When you need to drive, less congestion means you get around or across town faster - Emissions reductions from increased public transport use, walking and cycling The new mount Victoria tunnel is forecast to be 4,500 times more expensive per kilometre than a cycle lane. Yet the tunnel will increase congestion in Wellington and bike lanes will reduce it.
August 12, 2025 at 3:17 AM