Summarised by Centrist
Lindsay McKenzie, former chief executive of Environment Southland, has been named Crown Observer to Wellington City Council, starting Wednesday. Local government minister Simeon Brown said McKenzie’s role will address “significant financial and behavioural challenges.” With experience in governance, McKenzie previously supported Invercargill City Council’s performance improvement programme. His term will conclude on 31 July next year.
“Wellington will probably be bailed in a few years…”
A protest or TPM rally?
Back to the drawing board.
The current system is “badly designed”.
Who thought this would be a good idea?
USD$10m in punitive damages.
“Wellington will probably be bailed in a few years…”
A protest or TPM rally?
Back to the drawing board.
The current system is “badly designed”.
Who thought this would be a good idea?
USD$10m in punitive damages.
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Critics questioning if his presence might restore balance.
Abuse of politicians isn’t just about identity—policy frustration is often the real driver.
MCNZ’s strict COVID rules enforcement was like a modern-day witch hunt, where even mild dissent was met with swift punishment.
From “heated tobacco” debates to Māori land disputes, the influence of global organisations is affecting domestic policies.
While traditional Māori healing practices enjoy ACC funding, questions about fairness and accountability remain and proven alternative therapies that are not Maori are mostly shut out.
