Summarised by Centrist
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has labelled Wellington City Council a “shambles” after it reversed the decision to sell airport shares, leaving a significant budget gap. The council must now revisit its 10-year plan to address the shortfall, which is estimated to be in the hundreds of millions. Willis noted that the Local Government Minister is closely monitoring the situation and considering possible interventions.
“A concern for many of us in the Pacific.”
“Make New Zealand Great Again”
The changes will “protect New Zealand and our communities.”
“How appropriate is it… that the exec who could be heading up the news and content teams is posting from the hīkoi?”
“The document… included the firearms licence number and name of the importer…”
“A concern for many of us in the Pacific.”
“Make New Zealand Great Again”
The changes will “protect New Zealand and our communities.”
“How appropriate is it… that the exec who could be heading up the news and content teams is posting from the hīkoi?”
“The document… included the firearms licence number and name of the importer…”
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