Candidate statement: John Wellington, Wānaka Upper Clutha Community Board Candidate

Statement received from John Wellington, Wānaka Upper Clutha Community Board Candidate 

"I have proudly called Wānaka home for 27 years and am deeply invested in the future of our community.

My background spans financial and property management, and I currently run a local tourism business.

As a founding trustee and long-serving treasurer of the Upper Clutha Tracks Trust, I’ve spent 19 years advocating for recreational access and active transport.

As a current Community Board member, I know how important it is to ensure Upper Clutha voices are clearly heard in Queenstown. I support advancing the Wānaka Masterplan and take a strong interest in transport, roading, and planning matters. Our board must advocate strongly to secure the services, infrastructure, and investment our community deserves.

If re-elected, I will continue working hard to represent our community’s values and priorities with integrity and commitment. It would be an honour to continue serving the Upper Clutha."