Paul Tawharu

Paul Tawharu is a senior manager at Metlink, the public transport operator in Wellington, New Zealand. He gained media attention following an incident where passengers on a stranded train were provided with emergency toilet supplies, due to the absence of facilities on the metro trains. Tawharu addressed the situation publicly, acknowledging the awkwardness of handing out chemical bags for toilet use and commending the staff for their professionalism in managing the circumstances.