Councillor Peter Gilberd, Wellington City Council Northern Ward

Peter Gilberd is running as a Labour candidate for election to the
Wellington City Council in the Northern Ward.

A funding manager at the Royal Society of New Zealand, Peter is a former government scientist and university physics lecturer. Born and bred in north Wellington, community achievements include heritage building restoration and landscaping at the local marae, volunteering at rest homes, founding a native tree planting group, organising community and corporate volunteers, and working with schools and churches in conservation. An experienced member of WCC's Environmental Reference Group, he has excellent understanding of local government processes.

“By enhancing our stunning city, we can attract talented people who will diversify our economy. Scientific institutions in Wellington need to be informing public policy and seeding ideas, leading to opportunities and jobs. We must create a top transport system, and improve recreational and social facilities to cater for growth in the Northern Ward."

Peter is a doer, a listener, and is committed to social cohesion and a flourishing economy.

Dr Peter Gilberd