Ethan Manera
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based reporter for Newstalk ZB, known for his insightful coverage of local government issues and elections in New Zealand. He provides analysis and commentary on key political figures and events in the region.
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Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering Wellington issues.
Wellington economy struggles as rest of country starts to bounce back, figures show
New Zealand· 2026-03-03
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering local issues and politics.
Wellington Mayor Andrew Little says health fine after Moa Point sewage swim stuntNew Zealand· 2026-02-25
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering Wellington issues, local politics and business in the capital.
Wellington Mayor Andrew Little swims at Lyall Bay, beaches reopen after Moa Point sewage disasterNew Zealand· 2026-02-25Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering local issues and politics.
New Mexico lawmakers may subpoena NZ couple Brice and Karen Gordon over Epstein linksNew Zealand· 2026-02-08
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering local issues and politics.
Sir Peter Jackson in discussions to build movie museum in Wellington’s Lyall BayNew Zealand· 2026-02-04
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering Wellington issues, local politics and business in the capital.
Officials not concerned about Chinese Yutong buses despite international security fearsNew Zealand· 2026-02-01Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering Wellington issues, local politics and business in the capital.
Wellington Airport didn’t evacuate when military practice bomb found in bag, worker claims safety rules ignoredNew Zealand· 2026-01-18Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering Wellington issues, local politics and business in the capital.
Wellington identity Graham Bloxham arrested again, charged over Wellington Live Facebook postsNew Zealand· 2026-01-16
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering local issues and politics.
Police called in over MSD Disability Support Services post-Christmas party incidentNew Zealand· 2026-01-14
Ethan Manera reported on a survey of staff attitudes inside government departments.
Letters: Iranian Kiwis unable to contact family due to blackout; should house brands use local ingredients?New Zealand· 2026-01-12
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering Wellington issues, local politics and business in the capital.
Best and worst Government departments to work for detailed in Public Service CensusNew Zealand· 2026-01-11
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering Wellington issues, local politics and business in the capital.
Wellington City Council ratepayers undercharged in accounting ‘error’New Zealand· 2025-12-17
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering local politics and business.
Ray Chung’s Better Wellington campaign group reveals big money donorsNew Zealand· 2025-12-15
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering local issues and politics.
Wellington Mayor Andrew Little’s financial backers revealed, electoral officer queries Ray Chung’s fundingNew Zealand· 2025-12-11
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering Wellington issues, local politics and business in the capital.
Wellington City Council admits ratepayer money is wasted in badly managed contracts, but doesn’t know how muchNew Zealand· 2025-12-02
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering local politics and business.
Wellington City Council’s Labour Greens majority clash under Mayor Andrew LittleNew Zealand· 2025-11-26
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering Wellington issues, local politics and business in the capital.
How gold discovery in Wellington’s hills sparked exploration bidsNew Zealand· 2025-11-26
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering Wellington issues, local politics and business in the capital.
Wellington City Council overstaffed by 330, job losses likely as review recommends cutsNew Zealand· 2025-11-25
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering local issues and politics.
New Cook Strait Interislander ferries contract signed, Winston Peters touts $2.3b savingsNew Zealand· 2025-11-19
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering Wellington issues, local politics and business in the capital.
Confidential council documents in old Wellington mayoral desk not the only mishandled filesNew Zealand· 2025-11-15
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering Wellington issues, local politics and business in the capital.
Wellington’s Golden Mile project over budget, city council to vote on review next weekNew Zealand· 2025-11-14
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering Wellington issues, local politics and business in the capital.
Wellington Mayor Andrew Little scraps Tory Whanau-era mayoral business advisory groupNew Zealand· 2025-11-12
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering Wellington issues, local politics and business in the capital.
Local elections: Court grants recount in Porirua Māori ward seatNew Zealand· 2025-11-10
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering Wellington issues, local politics and business in the capital.
Years of Transmission Gully fix-ups needed as $32m summer rebuild startsNew Zealand· 2025-10-31
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering local issues and business.
Sir Peter Jackson’s Miramar development revealed in new consent plansNew Zealand· 2025-10-25
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering Wellington issues, local politics and business in the capital.
Wellington transport upgrade: Second Mt Victoria tunnel, tolls proposed in $3.8b planNew Zealand· 2025-10-20
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering Wellington issues, local politics and business in the capital.
Chinese military-linked yard to build new Cook Strait ferriesNew Zealand· 2025-10-15
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering Wellington issues, local politics and business.
Local elections 2025: Biggest wins and closest calls as special votes loomNew Zealand· 2025-10-13
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering local politics.
How Ray Chung’s once-promising mayoral bid collapsed in a landslide defeatNew Zealand· 2025-10-12
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering local politics and business.
Local elections 2025: Andrew Little elected mayor of WellingtonNew Zealand· 2025-10-11
