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AlexBakerWellington

@alexbwellington.bsky.social

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I am a mayoral candidate for Te Whanganui a Tara, Wellington. I want Wellington to become a great, sustainable city that people move to not from. Check out my website if you want to learn more https://alexbakerwellington.nz

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AlexBakerWellington @alexbwellington.bsky.social · Aug 25

Released my Open for Business policy today

A refreshed Business Development Agency and Mayors Taskforce on Business Development. Making Wellington a place where businesses are more productive, successful and create more meaningful, well paid jobs

Check it on Scoop wellington.scoop.co.nz?p=173438

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AlexBakerWellington @alexbwellington.bsky.social · Aug 23

Here's my proposal on affordable housing. Switch to land value based rates. Move away from tax settings that penalise development and reward landbanking. More homes being built, more housing supply, more affordable rents and better quality homes.
alexbakerwellington.nz/priorities/1

Improved housing affordability — Alex Baker for Mayor of Wellington

The case for switching to land value rates to generate much needed investment in housing and buildings in Wellington.

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Russel Norman @russelnorman.bsky.social · Aug 23

Whether its cancelling the ferry contract ($671m for zero ferries) or cancelling Three Waters one thing this Govt sure knows how to do is WASTE MONEY www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3607...

The Press

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AlexBakerWellington @alexbwellington.bsky.social · Aug 18

Tēnā koe folks. I just put some thoughts up on reddit on the Andrew Little housing/ development policy.

Long story short is that I'm not that into it. Feel a bit funny calling things out like this - but, it's what I committed to when I decided to run.

www.reddit.com/r/Wellington...

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AlexBakerWellington @alexbwellington.bsky.social · Aug 15

I'm running a campaign launch in Mt Vic. next Friday (22nd Aug). Doors open at 6.30pm and we will be kicking off at 7pm.

Be great to have anyone who is interested come along!

Tickets are free and available at: www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/alex-baker...

Alex Baker mayoral campaign launch

Come show your support and connect with others who care about the future our city.

www.eventbrite.co.nz

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AlexBakerWellington @alexbwellington.bsky.social · Aug 12

~$2.5bn for 650 meters. $166,000 per house east of the tunnel.

For the same price you could build five separate dual direction bike lanes from Wellington to Auckland - not that I'm advocating for that either...

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AlexBakerWellington @alexbwellington.bsky.social · Aug 12

My sustainable transport policy: "Four lanes from here to the trains", is about ensuring Wellington has the mix on transport infrastructure that it needs.

Check out the full policy on my Website - alexbakerwellington.nz/priorities/2

Four lanes from here to the trains! Walking lanes, bike lanes, bus lanes and car lanes.

Walking, biking, bus and car infrastructure you can get around on quickly, safely and affordably.

Wellington needs transport infrastructure that makes it cheaper, safer and easier for people to get around.

Space and money are the biggest constraints to transport infrastructure in our city. So value for money and efficient use of space have to be our priority when deciding between transport solutions.

Bus priority, bike lanes and pedestrian improvements are the best option for Wellington. They will mean:
- Cheaper, faster and more reliable public transport
- Safer bike and walking journeys that are more fun
- More foot traffic in our key hospitality areas

This will mean:
- A more cost effective transport network
- When you need to drive, less congestion means you get around or across town faster
- Emissions reductions from increased public transport use, walking and cycling

The new mount Victoria tunnel is forecast to be 4,500 times more expensive per kilometre than a cycle lane. Yet the tunnel will increase congestion in Wellington and bike lanes will reduce it.

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AlexBakerWellington @alexbwellington.bsky.social · Aug 12

Hahaha feels like it was a good choice of poster location!

AlexBakerWellington @alexbwellington.bsky.social · Jul 24

Absolutely. I'm going to put out a full policy on bike lanes (and public transport) in a few weeks.