Justin Lester
Justin Lester is a former Mayor of Wellington, having served from 2016 to 2019 as a member of the Labour Party. Since leaving office, he has focused on promoting positivity and local engagement through initiatives like 'Wellington Alive', a social media platform celebrating the city's unique offerings. Lester has been vocal about the challenges faced by Wellington and advocates for a more favorable portrayal of the city in the media.
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Justin Lester, the then-mayor, stated that the council tried hard to finalize plans for the museum project.
Sir Peter Jackson in discussions to build movie museum in Wellington’s Lyall Bay
New Zealand· 2026-02-04
Justin Lester is a former mayor who hosted a fundraising dinner for Andrew Little.
Wellington Mayor Andrew Little’s financial backers revealed, electoral officer queries Ray Chung’s fundingNew Zealand· 2025-12-11
Justin Lester is noted as the mayor against whom Jo Coughlan ran in 2016.
Wellington mayoral race: Has Tory Whanau’s experience deterred other women from running?New Zealand· 2025-06-18
Former Mayor Justin Lester was in attendance at the campaign launch.
Labour-endorsed Andrew Little formally launches campaign for Wellington mayoraltyNew Zealand· 2025-05-17
He’d snatched the reins from Justin Lester, a one-term Labour Mayor.
How Labour walked away from Tory Whanau and backed Andrew LittleNew Zealand· 2025-04-18
Lester is a former mayor not known to 32% of voters.
Wellington mayoral polling: Full Curia numbers released, Ray Chung ahead of Tory WhanauNew Zealand· 2025-04-15
Former Wellington Mayor Justin Lester was floated as a potential contender for the mayoralty.
Former Labour leader Andrew Little ‘actively considering’ Wellington mayoralty bidNew Zealand· 2025-04-08
Chen said the council’s correspondence showed the mayor at the time (Justin Lester) wanted it and council staff delivered it.
Legality of Wellington’s Cuba St rainbow crossing challenged in the High CourtNew Zealand· 2025-02-17
Justin Lester is a former Wellington mayor who has created a Facebook page to celebrate the city.
James Cameron brings titanic star power to Wellington’s ‘crisis of confidence’- A Capital LetterNew Zealand· 2025-02-16
