Ethan Manera
New ZealandreporterMale5.7Global Dominance: 0.00%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 local issues and politics.
NZ couple Brice and Karen Gordon questioned by New Mexico Department of Justice over Epstein linksNew Zealand· 2026-09-26
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering Wellington issues, local politics and business in the capital.
Coalition disagreement understood to be behind halt to local government reformsNew Zealand· 2026-09-24
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering Wellington issues, local politics and business in the capital.
Mayors ‘fuming’ after minister Simon Watts halts Local Govt reformNew Zealand· 2026-09-23
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering Wellington issues, local politics and business.
Greg O’Connor confirms run for vacant Wellington City Council seatNew Zealand· 2026-09-21
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering Wellington issues, local politics and business in the capital.
Moa Point report reveals design flaws and ignored risks before February disasterNew Zealand· 2026-09-21
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering Wellington issues, local politics and business in the capital.
Explainer: What Labour’s capital gains tax means for properties worth less than they were bought forNew Zealand· 2026-09-20
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering local politics and business.
Election 2026: Labour leader Chris Hipkins faces questions at Porirua public meeting on tax, Palestine and the FBINew Zealand· 2026-09-19
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering Wellington issues, local politics and business in the capital.
Election 2026: Exclusive Wellington Bays polling shows Green MP Julie Anne Genter tied with Labour challenger Craig RenneyNew Zealand· 2026-09-15
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering Wellington issues.
Harbour Quays bus corridor: Wellington councillors split over $11m planNew Zealand· 2026-09-14
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering Wellington issues, local politics and business in the capital.
Watch: Luxon fronts penultimate post-Cabinet press conferenceNew Zealand· 2026-09-14
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering Wellington issues, local politics and business in the capital.
China’s Wellington mega-embassy plans hit another setback as construction deal expiresNew Zealand· 2026-09-13
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering Wellington issues, local politics and business in the capital.
Wellington City councillor Ray Chung seeks security advice after meeting Russian ambassadorNew Zealand· 2026-09-11
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering local politics.
Election 2026: Extra security called in to campaign events amid rising threats to politiciansNew Zealand· 2026-09-10
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering Wellington issues, local politics and business in the capital.
Nicola Willis says council infrastructure boss ‘should be made to front up’ over Moa Point disasterNew Zealand· 2026-09-09
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering Wellington issues, local politics and business in the capital.
New Zealand Police spied on UK left-wing activist Helen Steel, Spycops inquiry revealsNew Zealand· 2026-08-11
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering local issues and politics.
Jeffrey Epstein investigation reveals New Zealand employee Brice Gordon arranged masseuses for sex offenderNew Zealand· 2026-08-06
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering Wellington issues, local politics and business in the capital.
Wellington councils advance ‘Head Start’ reform plans despite split over mega-mergerNew Zealand· 2026-08-06
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering local politics and business.
David Seymour questions Govt ownership of Cook Strait ferries after Winston Peters confirms state-owned operatorNew Zealand· 2026-07-18
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering Wellington issues, local politics and business in the capital.
Wellington councillor Ray Chung tells NZSIS Chinese Embassy questioned him after Shen Yun danceNew Zealand· 2026-07-13
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering Wellington issues, local politics and business in the capital.
Wellington GHB overdoses: Police Minister Mark Mitchell urges ‘personal responsibility’ afterNew Zealand· 2026-06-29
Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering Wellington issues.
Wellington economy struggles as rest of country starts to bounce back, figures showNew 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
