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1. Tory Whanau says “No thanks” to Local Government Minister Simeon Brown (RNZ)

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau says there was no talk of government intervention during her talk this morning with the Local Government Minister.

Following the meeting, Whanau said the conversation was polite and friendly and was mainly about her giving an update on the council.

She said she would not legally challenge the government if it decided to appoint a Crown Observer.

There were no further meetings planned with the minister and Whanau hopes the rhetoric from other ministers, saying the council is a "shambles" and "shemozzle", doesn't continue.

Whanau has committed to a new plan by the new year.

However, immediately after the meeting, Willis continued her attacks on Wellington Council:

"It's a shambles at the council and it's really important it be delivering for Wellingtonians who are facing some of the biggest rate rises in the country.”