Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau joined Sunaina on Breakfast to address the fallout from two damning reports into Wellington Water's financial mismanagement — a crisis that has left ratepayers paying three times the amount for repairs due to inflated costs and weak financial oversight. The conversation focused on how the Council plans to hold those responsible to account, with Mayor Whanau acknowledging the widespread frustration from Wellingtonians. She assured ratepayers that changes are underway to strengthen governance and financial systems at Wellington Water.
Beyond the water crisis, the discussion explored the council's vision for pedestrianising Cuba Street, the recent proposal for a singular council model across the Wellington region and the recent Crown Observer report -which described Wellington City Council's challenges as a "perfect storm.
