Ray Chung launches Wellington mayoral campaign with promise of no rates increases

Thursday 5 June 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 6 Jun 2025, 10:38am

In this story Andrew Little, Ray Chung

Independent city councillor Ray Chung officially launched his bid for Wellington mayor to a crowd of over 200 people on Thursday night. His campaign focuses on a "back to basics" approach, including freezing rates and cutting council costs through job reductions.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffThu 5 Jun 2025, 8:14pm

   ‘Underdog’ Ray Chung launches Wellington mayoral bid vowing zero rates hikes (opens in new tab)

2. The PostThu 5 Jun 2025, 8:14pm

   Mayoral hopeful Ray Chung launches his ‘back-to-basics’ campaign (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldFri 6 Jun 2025, 8:00am

   Ray Chung launches Wellington mayoral campaign (opens in new tab)

4. RNZFri 6 Jun 2025, 10:38am

   Wellington mayoral hopeful Ray Chung promises to slash council jobs (opens in new tab)