Photo / Mark MitchellThe Minister for Local Government says she hasn't sought advice on whether a commissioner or observer would be appropriate for Wellington City Council - yet. It has been a tumultuous few days for Wellington City Council after deliberations at a Long Term Plan meeting on Thursday boiled over. But today minister Nanaia Mahuta said she wasn't considering commissioners for Wellington City Council "as yet". It's only the fourth time in more than 30 years a government has taken this level of intervention in a local council. He said he has been reading reports coming out of Wellington City Council, but wouldn't comment on the situation specifically.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 22, 2021 23:29 UTC