Watch: 'We must do better' - Mayor says tough decision ahead …
8 hours ago · News; Politics; Wellington City Council woes: Live updates – Simeon Brown appoints Crown observer, Tory Whanau refuses to quit ... Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau said she would “shortly consider ...
Wayne Brown and Tory Whanau: What’s the difference? - Simon …
19 hours ago · Both Wayne Brown and Tory Whanau steered their councils this year through the difficult process of setting a 10-year budget, known as the ‘Long-Term Plan’.; Wellington City Council has now ...
Wellington council intervention: Mayor Tory Whanau accepts
7 hours ago · Wellington's mayor is welcoming the Local Government Minister's decision to appoint a Crown observer to the city council. It comes after the council voted to stop the sale of its 34 percent stake in Wellington Airport. The sale was part of the council's long-term plan, with money raised from it set to be used to establish an investment fund.
Simeon Brown receives advice on Wellington City Council …
1 day ago · Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has received advice on potential government interventions at Wellington City Council. Mayor Tory Whanau says budget cuts will target new infrastructure and ...
Wellington mayor outlines no-go areas for service cuts | RNZ News
1 day ago · Wellington mayor outlines no-go areas for service cuts. Tory Whanau. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone. Wellington's mayor says councillors should look to "share the pain" across the city as they consider project cuts following the airport vote. Nearly two weeks ago the council voted to stop the sale of its 34 percent stake in Wellington Airport.
Wellington mayor Tory Whanau accepts government intervention
6 hours ago · Mayor Tory Whanau said she was now considering the Terms of Reference. "It is my view that we accept this and work constructively with whoever is appointed. Ultimately, we all want a long-term plan amendment that delivers the best outcomes for Wellingtonians." Local Government Minister Simeon Brown.
Who is challenging Tory Whanau for Wellington’s mayoralty?
1 day ago · One year out from the next local body election, several candidates are considering challenging Tory Whanau for Wellington’s mayoralty. First-term independent councillor Ray Chung is the only ...
Windbag: Tory Whanau keeps making unforced errors
Sep 23, 2024 · Instead, she tried to front-foot a non-existent scandal by admitting to having a problem with alcohol, thereby turning a baseless rumour into a major news story.
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau admits government 'right to be …
6 days ago · Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau told Midday Report she disagreed with comments made by Finance Minister Nicola Willis that the council was a shambles. "I wouldn't call it a shambles, and of course there is pressure and they are right to be concerned from what they've seen." Whanau said she would meet with Brown on Thursday, and was confident the ...
Wellington Mayor clarifies after appearing to backtrack on car
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau concedes her council still appears divided to voters, as she says the "dysfunctional behaviour" of some councillors is responsible for "overshadowing" its good work.