Simeon Brown: Local Government Minister explains why he felt the need to appoint a Crown observer to Wellington City Council
Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive · Newstalk ZB
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The Local Government Minister is determined to fix the 'dysfunction' and uncertain financial conditions impacting Wellington City Council.
Simeon Brown today confirmed he will appoint a Crown observer to help the council develop a new Long-Term Plan.
He says he informed mayor Tory Whanau of his reasons before confirming this decision.
"It was a professional conversation, I informed her of the decision I'd arrived at based on a number of reasons."
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