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Polls and trolls: is violent online abuse turning women off local politics?

In her final speech as Wellington mayor, Tory Whanau spoke candidly about the relentless online abuse she faced during her term, much of it racist and sexist. None of it would have been reassuring for hopeful candidates waiting for the weekend’s results.

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Greens take chance to shape party and leadership for the future – James Shaw

The Greens' big, fresh-faced caucus must decide how closely they can work with a National-led government and the party's direction when its long-serving co-leader considers his future. Jonathan Milne reports.

Newsroom.co.nz

Wellington divided as Peter Jackson land purchase halts housing plan

Controversial development proposed in New Zealand capital, which faces a housing crisis, scrapped after film-maker purchased block of land

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An Ode for .. Tory Whanau

Bard Billot on the boozy Mayor

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Loafers Lodge residents reveal poor conditions inside Wellington hostel, as police pursue arson investigation

With New Zealand police now treating the fatal fire at a Wellington hostel as arson, former residents recall how they managed to escape the burning building and the stark conditions inside.

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Every street lamp in Wellington at risk of falling down, residents warned

Residents in New Zealand’s capital urged to report ‘drooping’ lights as council starts work on fixing all 17,000 lamps, which weigh more than 11kg each

The Guardian - AU

James Shaw opts against Wellington Central run

Green Party co-leader says it's time for "a new generation" in the seat, as he joins Labour incumbent Grant Robertson in opting against a run.

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Socks, frocks and saving Wellington from self-indulgence

Writing at Newsroom, Jonathan Milne has described a capital city of politicians and grey bureaucrats that the rest of New Zealand loves to hate – so Wellington's new mayor flies him down to wine and dine him and persuade him otherwise.

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I want Wellingtonians to be proud of their city again

Wellington's new mayor wants to ease worker shortages, attract more young people into politics, and guide the city through a "toxic" general election year.

Newsroom.co.nz

Leaders push back against sexist, racist abuse online

Former mayor and minister Lianne Dalziel is putting together a group of senior women politicians to support new leaders through the misogynist firestorm.

Newsroom.co.nz

New Zealand’s local elections appear to show a backlash against Ardern. The reality is more complex

Many cities chose conservative candidates but the results were less about national trends than local conditions

The Guardian - AU

Lessons for Labour and National in Saturday's swing

Saturday’s win for centre-right mayors doesn’t seal the deal for National at next year’s general election. But it does send a big wake-up call to Labour

Newsroom.co.nz

Whanau bucks trend in referendum on leadership

New Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau says she'll put an end to council bickering and in-fighting - a task made easier by the left-wing majority she now presides over.

Newsroom.co.nz

Who really will get Wellington moving?

The three people vying for Wellington's top job each have different transport preferences and a different level of ambition around climate change.

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A three-way race to decide Wellington's future

Whoever leads the city's 16-seat council after the October election may well set the direction of Wellington's development for decades to come.

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