Wellington Mayor Andy Foster has announced an independent review of the city council's governance to " dispel the current atmosphere of rancour and partisanship".
The council is not the only dysfunctional one right now as others face the same challenges and obstacles.
To look at the bigger picture of the issues that are plaguing local governments, Spinoff writer Alex Braae joins Jesse to talk about the pressure the councils are under.
Wellington Mayor Andy Foster Photo: RNZ /Dom Thomas
