Tory Whanau
Tory Whanau is the Mayor of Wellington, New Zealand, known for her commitment to urban revitalization and community engagement. She has been at the forefront of the Golden Mile design project, aiming to transform the city's central thoroughfare into a more dynamic and accessible space. Her leadership is characterized by a focus on inclusivity and sustainability, reflecting her vision for a world-class destination. Whanau's legacy is intricately tied to the success of the Golden Mile project, which has faced both support and criticism as she navigates the complexities of local governance and infrastructure development.
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Tory Whanau was a former mayor who voted with Rebecca Matthews to try to push the sale through.
Wellington City Council’s Labour Greens majority clash under Mayor Andrew Little
New Zealand· 2025-11-26
I ran into Tory Whanau on the way home.
Wellington’s Highwater Restaurant Review: Jesse Mulligan Finds Late‑Night Dining Worth The WaitNew Zealand· 2025-11-26
Tory Whanau was the mayor of Wellington in the previous election.
Local elections deliver New Zealand’s oldest mayoral line-up in recent historyNew Zealand· 2025-10-25
Tory Whanau released the email that ended Chung's mayoral campaign.
How Ray Chung’s once-promising mayoral bid collapsed in a landslide defeatNew Zealand· 2025-10-12
Whanau missed out on winning a Māori ward seat and will no longer be on Wellington council.
Local elections 2025: Tight races and low turnout, who made it back and who was booted out?New Zealand· 2025-10-11
Tory Whanau acknowledged the election results and congratulated Mathew Reweti on his success.
Local elections 2025: Andrew Little elected mayor of WellingtonNew Zealand· 2025-10-11
Mayor Tory Whanau said Willis was 'desperate to deflect responsibility for the economy from anyone but herself'.
Wellington business confidence survey shows leaders pessimistic, unhappy with councilNew Zealand· 2025-10-09
Whanau demands change at council and discusses the abuse she faced during her term as mayor.
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau demands change at council, discusses abuse faced in final mayoral speechNew Zealand· 2025-10-07Mayor Tory Whanau defends Golriz Ghahraman and shares her own experiences with public scrutiny.
The Shame Game: Golriz Ghahraman and Wellington mayor Tory Whanau discuss their public humiliation on The ElephantNew Zealand· 2025-09-24
Tory Whanau plans a future run for Parliament after dropping her 2028 mayoral plans.
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau plans future run for Parliament, drops 2028 mayoral plansNew Zealand· 2025-09-23
Chung’s campaign has been marred by controversy, most notably over a gossip-filled email about Wellington mayor Tory Whanau.
Better Wellington deletes post comparing Green councillor to Charlie Kirk’s alleged murdererNew Zealand· 2025-09-14
Wellington mayor Tory Whanau was the subject of lewd gossip shared by councillor Maurice Williamson.
Helen Clark on abuse of female politicians - and how losing Jacinda Ardern was ‘devastating’New Zealand· 2025-08-20
Whanau has faced abusive comments and rumors aimed at dehumanizing her as a female politician.
Exclusive: More explicit rumours about Tory Whanau – this time from Auckland councillor Maurice WilliamsonNew Zealand· 2025-07-22
Tory Whanau is the current mayor of Wellington who announced her departure from the race.
Diane Calvert running for mayor of WellingtonNew Zealand· 2025-07-18
Tory Whanau said Chung emailed her an apology on Monday.
Ray Chung vile email scandal: Two more Independent Together candidates quitNew Zealand· 2025-07-17
Tory Whanau denies the incident described in the email and has called it creepy.
Wellington mayoralty candidate Ray Chung’s campaign group loses candidate Lily Brown amid email scandalNew Zealand· 2025-07-16
Tory Whanau responded to allegations made by Ray Chung, stating that his behavior is unbecoming for a public official.
Wellington mayoral race: Ray Chung not dropping out over lewd Tory Whanau emailNew Zealand· 2025-07-11Tory Whanau is a councillor who has been subjected to abuse and is speaking out against the gossip spread by Ray Chung.
Exclusive: Wellington mayoral candidate Ray Chung’s sex and drugs gossip about Tory WhanauNew Zealand· 2025-07-10
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau has said one of the reasons she decided not to run again is the horrific abuse she has faced in the role.
Local politicians to get home security allowance after ‘significant increase in abuse’New Zealand· 2025-06-26
Tory Whanau is the Wellington Mayor who has been involved in opposition to David Seymour's Regulatory Standards Bill.
Rating David Seymour as Acting Prime Minister – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-06-24
Jackson and Walsh met with Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau in October 2023 to discuss their plans for development at Shelly Bay.
Film-maker Sir Peter Jackson seeks consent to create museum in historic building at Shelly BayNew Zealand· 2025-06-19
Tory Whanau is the current mayor of Wellington who has faced significant abuse and challenges during her tenure.
Wellington mayoral race: Has Tory Whanau’s experience deterred other women from running?New Zealand· 2025-06-18
Tory Whanau has faced scrutiny over her drinking habits and public incidents.
Chris Bishop’s public outburst in no way comparable to Tory Whanau case - Katrina BennettNew Zealand· 2025-06-05
Mayor Tory Whanau said she 'always appreciate[s] the Crown Observer’s insights'.
Wellington’s Crown Observer issues warning over party politics round the council tableNew Zealand· 2025-05-27
Incumbent Tory Whanau is stepping aside to bid for the council’s Māori ward.
Labour-endorsed Andrew Little formally launches campaign for Wellington mayoraltyNew Zealand· 2025-05-17
Mayor Tory Whanau expressed her condolences to the families and friends of those who perished in the fire.
Two years on from Loafers Lodge fire Newtown building looms virtually unchangedNew Zealand· 2025-05-15
Whanau says politics has become more toxic, especially for wāhine Māori.
Tory Whanau says politics has become more toxic, especially for wāhine MāoriNew Zealand· 2025-05-03
Mayor Tory Whanau supported the museum flying the flag, highlighting its significance.
Wellington Museum defends flying Toitū Te Tiriti branded flag to mark Treaty anniversaryNew Zealand· 2025-05-02
Whanau’s decision to run instead for the Green Party in the city’s Māori ward comes soon after former Labour leader and minister Andrew Little threw his hat into the ring for the Wellington City mayoralty.
Wellington mayoral race: Can Tory Whanau’s replacement tackle the city’s issues? – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2025-05-01
Tory Whanau is the Wellington Mayor who decided not to seek a second term.
100 days down, 1361 to go: Donald Trump’s blitz has barely begun – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-05-01
