Barry Soper: ZB Senior Political Correspondent on Minister Simeon Brown appointing a Crown observer to Wellington Council
Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive · Newstalk ZB
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Show Notes
Wellington mayor Tory Whanau says she'll stick to her priorities - even as central Government intervenes.
Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has appointed a Crown Observer to help council develop its Long Term Plan.
Spending cuts are needed since the council's U-turn on selling its airport shares.
ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Tory has taken this well - but this intervention will come at a cost to Wellington ratepayers.
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