
Advice on Govt intervention at Wellington City Council lands with Simeon Brown
Meanwhile, Tory Whanau is aiming to 'share the pain' with her budget cuts.
Meanwhile, Tory Whanau is aiming to 'share the pain' with her budget cuts.
High-profile names have been rumoured, with one prominent Wellingtonian not ruling it out.
Roadworks on Thorndon Quay have already been blamed for the closure of Bordeaux Bakery.
Simeon Brown says official advice on potential Government intervention is just days away.
The mayor went into the meeting adamant any outside intervention was unnecessary.
Wellington City councillors have emerged from an urgent meeting this afternoon.
Meanwhile, an urgent meeting has been called for all councillors this afternoon.
Wellington city councillors will hold an urgent meeting after government threats.
The Government has set its sights on sorting out Wellington City Council.
Act leader David Seymour speaks about issues with the Wellington City Council. Video / Mark Mitchell
OPINION: Tory Whanau should be worried by ministers calling her council a shambles.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Local Government Minister Simeon Brown commenting on Wellington City Council. Video / Mark Mitchell
The Finance Minister says the council doesn't appear to be very functional.
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau discusses potential budget cuts after the failed airport shares sale. Video / Mark Mitchell
The mayor says the council's ground leases could be sold or social housing reduced.
Watch as Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau joins Nick Mills for an engaging hour of conversation.
Wellington's mayor admits losing the airport shares sale vote was a setback.
The sale has divided the council and cost the mayor crucial support.
Wellington City Council is preparing for a crucial vote this week.
The capital city's drinking water pipes are particularly vulnerable.
Judy Rohloff says people aren't just upset, they're angry.
Tensions at the council are at boiling point.
Restrictions have already begun and water pressure has been reduced in some suburbs.
Council officials have warned councillors against 'deliberately taking sides'.
The council is not planning any investment in the project over the next three years.
Tory Whanau says she sold her car because she no longer needed to drive in Wellington.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the long-tunnel option to replace Wellington’s Mt Victoria tunnel is “a really attractive option”.
Luxon spoke with Newstalk ZB’s Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills.
OPINION: Whanau selling her car to help pay the bills was surprising, but not relatable.
Beca failed in the High Court and the Court of Appeal so took matters to Supreme Court.