After living in all the major centres in New Zealand, I know that Wellington is the place to be. I came to Wellington in the early 90s for the job opportunities, the lifestyle and the unique natural environment. Now I’m hooked. Wellington is my home and I want Wellington to be a home for my kids in the future.
Our future depends on the decisions we make now, across a range of connecting systems. These are decisions about our economy, our environment, our services and how we respond to the big issues – like climate change. We are facing enormous challenges and I want action! This is why I made the leap into politics in 2013 (elected Wellington City Councillor 2013- present), after years of considering myself politically neutral.
Do I have all the answers? No. That’s not what innovation is about. Innovation is about getting the right people together, creating solutions and acting. I offer my knowledge of how central and local government works, my big picture thinking and my experience of making things happen in local government. I understand the value of relationships. Most importantly I offer the commitment and skills to work with people – all people.
Things don’t just happen, people make them happen.
You’ll see I have a green halo over my name. Why? Because I stand for a smart, knowledge-based economy that is firmly based on a strong sense of social and environmental responsibility.
We don’t have to agree on everything, but perhaps we could agree on this: A thriving Wellington starts here, with actions little and large that respect our world and the people we share it with.
So talk to me, I’d like to hear from you. Even better, vote for me.
Nga mihi,
David Lee
