Wellington Mayor Andy Foster called for an independent review into the council's governance in February. An independent report into dysfunction at Wellington City Council has found problems with mayor Andy Foster’s effectiveness, “political point-making” among councillors, and an unsustainable committee and portfolio structure. READ MORE:* Independent review into Wellington City Council recommends scrapping councillor portfolios* From optimism to self-implosion, what happened at Wellington City Council? Foster said the council had reached a “crossroads that requires us to make significant changes in our governance”. Winder interviewed more than 50 people for the review, including councillors, council staff, regional mayors, mana whenua representatives, and members of various other Wellington organisations.

Source: Stuff April 14, 2021 17:01 UTC