Tory Whanau is Wellington’s new mayor and the city’s first Māori mayor. Tory won by a landslide 34,510 votes – over double the votes received by the second-place candidate. It was the largest victory seen in 18 years.
We chatted to Tory at the very start of her campaign, when this was all ahead of her.
We asked two previous Mayors, Dame Kerry Prendergast and Celia Wade-Brown, to reflect on their time in office and asked what Wellington needs next.
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Not sure who to vote for? We quizzed nine of Wellington city's mayoral candidates on the top issues affecting the capital and put them into a handy table.
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Tim Brown mulls over solutions to city-wide problems ahead of October's local body elections.
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We asked ten influential people what they think Wellington needs to get its mojo back.
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Whether you're looking to unwind after a long day or explore new avenues of self-care, this 1-hour gong bath offers a unique opportunity to reconnect with yourself and find balance amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life.
Rev Guy Benton Kia ora, All SaintsLast week, I was fortunate, alongside Cassandra, to be at our annual Diocesan synod with all our other parishes and mission units.
The Wellington Phoenix are prepared to bounce back from opening day defeat. Last Sunday’s 2-1 loss to reigning champions Melbourne City had plenty of positives despite the scoreline, and head coach Bev Priestman knows what she’s after this weekend against... The post Ninja A-League Matchweek 2 Preview appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
