Councillor Diane Calvert enters Wellington mayoral race

Saturday 19 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 19 Jul 2025, 9:59am

In this story Labour Party, Tory Whanau, Andrew Little, Ray Chung, Diane Calvert, Ryan Reynolds

Wellington City Councillor Diane Calvert has confirmed she will contest the mayoral election in October. After initially suggesting she would withdraw, Calvert stated she is running to ensure a woman's voice is included in the race. She joins six male candidates, including former Labour leader Andrew Little.

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1. RNZSat 19 Jul 2025, 9:23am

   'Woman's voice' Diane Calvert joins Wellington mayoral race (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSat 19 Jul 2025, 9:59am

   Diane Calvert running for mayor of Wellington (opens in new tab)