Photo: Melanie Phipps
Tory Whanau has announced she will not stand again for the Wellington mayoralty.
Her announcement came shortly after former Labour leader Andrew Little confirmed he would be contesting, with Whanau saying she didn't want a Greens vs Labour narrative to swamp the election. Instead, Whanau plans to run for the council's Māori Ward.
Whanau has previously said she would consider quitting the mayoralty after facing scrutiny for her political and personal challenges including the appointment of a Crown observer for the Council.
The outgoing mayor speaks to Mihi.
Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone
