Wellington Mayor accepts apology from councillor over disrespectful email

Friday 25 July 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 25 Jul 2025, 1:08pm

In this story Wellington City Council, Tory Whanau, Ray Chung

Wellington City Council chief executive Matt Prosser will not investigate 10 complaints regarding an email sent by councillor Ray Chung about Mayor Tory Whanau. Chung apologised for the lewd email, which the mayor has accepted. The decision follows a desire to prioritise unity within the council.

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1. StuffFri 25 Jul 2025, 12:14pm

   Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau accepts apology from Councillor Ray Chung over disrespectful email (opens in new tab)

2. The PostFri 25 Jul 2025, 12:26pm

   Wellington City Council won't pursue 10 complaints about Ray Chung (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldFri 25 Jul 2025, 12:54pm

   Wellington City Council CEO won’t investigate Ray Chung over lewd Tory Whanau email (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsFri 25 Jul 2025, 1:08pm

   Spat over mayoral candidate's email resolved — chief executive (opens in new tab)