Photo / George NovakWellington mayor Andy Foster has appointed an independent reviewer despite calls to let elected members have their say on who it should be. On Wednesday Foster announced an independent review of council's governance, saying the public's belief in elected members has been shaken and eroded. Foster has chosen Peter Winder to lead the review. He also chaired the team that examined Tauranga City Council's elected member relationship issues and was the Crown manager for Kaipara District Council. Foster said the review will examine information about council decision-making, examine material providing insights into the nature of issues council is facing, and observe the governance practice of elected members.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 25, 2021 05:37 UTC