Photo / Mark MitchellA Wellington City councillor is criticising the mayor's approach to appointing an independent reviewer of the council's governance. Yesterday, Mayor Andy Foster announced the independent review, saying the public's belief in elected members has been shaken and eroded. Earlier this week Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta said she wasn't considering commissioners for Wellington City Council "as yet". I think they would ensure a robust and genuinely independent review", Day said. With that in mind, Day wanted more advice from officers about how the governance review could be made consistent.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 24, 2021 22:53 UTC