Diane Calvert
Diane Calvert is a third-term city councillor in Wellington and a former mayoral candidate, currently rumored to be considering another run for the mayoralty.
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Diane Calvert was re-elected in her ward but came fifth in the mayoralty race.
Wellington Mayor Andrew Little’s financial backers revealed, electoral officer queries Ray Chung’s funding
New Zealand· 2025-12-11
Councillor Diane Calvert, who chairs the Council Planning and Finance Committee, said given the council spends hundreds of millions of dollars on contracts, 'we could be talking a considerable amount of money' being wasted.
Wellington City Council admits ratepayer money is wasted in badly managed contracts, but doesn’t know how muchNew Zealand· 2025-12-02
Diane Calvert is an independent who has been given a significant committee role this term.
Wellington City Council’s Labour Greens majority clash under Mayor Andrew LittleNew Zealand· 2025-11-26
Diane Calvert decided to run for mayor at the last minute.
How Ray Chung’s once-promising mayoral bid collapsed in a landslide defeatNew Zealand· 2025-10-12
Current councillor Diane Calvert received 12.5% support in the mayoral poll.
Wellington business confidence survey shows leaders pessimistic, unhappy with councilNew Zealand· 2025-10-09
Diane Calvert is a current city councillor also running for mayor.
Controversial Wellington mayoral candidate Graham Bloxham quits raceNew Zealand· 2025-07-29
Diane Calvert is running for mayor of Wellington and emphasizes the importance of a woman's voice in the race.
Diane Calvert running for mayor of WellingtonNew Zealand· 2025-07-18
Diane Calvert expressed her shock and dismay over a recommendation to close Khandallah Pool.
Labour-endorsed Andrew Little formally launches campaign for Wellington mayoraltyNew Zealand· 2025-05-17
At a debate, Eagle heaped praise upon Diane Calvert.
How Labour walked away from Tory Whanau and backed Andrew LittleNew Zealand· 2025-04-18
Diane Calvert expressed concern that Chung’s absence could have impacted representation for their ward.
Wellington councillor Ray Chung criticised for missing meeting for ‘fancy lunch’ with donorsNew Zealand· 2025-04-15
Calvert is an Independent councillor rumored to run for mayor.
Wellington mayoral polling: Full Curia numbers released, Ray Chung ahead of Tory WhanauNew Zealand· 2025-04-15
Diane Calvert is a third-term councillor rumored to be considering a run for mayor.
Wellington businessman Karl Tiefenbacher announces mayoral bidNew Zealand· 2025-03-30