25 Feb 2021

Wellington Councillor concerned about review

From Morning Report, 6:42 am on 25 February 2021

A Wellington councillor says she's concerned the newly announced Independent Governance Review of the council will be truly independent.

Mayor Andy Foster announced the review at a council meeting yesterday.

Member Rebecca Matthews says he had only told half the councillors about the review beforehand, with the others finding out during the meeting.

As to who will undertake the review, and the terms of reference, both will be ultimately decided by the Mayor.

Councillor Matthews says that's a worry - and that any meaningful look into how the council operates needs to be truly independent.

She told RNZ reporter Harry Lock she's not even sure a review looking into the council's governance is even needed.