Former Wellington mayor Tory Whanau to move to Melbourne

Wednesday 19 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated Thu 20 Nov 2025, 7:55am

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Tory Whanau has confirmed she is moving from Wellington to Melbourne. The former mayor cited economic, professional, and personal reasons for the decision, including ongoing harassment. She noted that the move is not a permanent goodbye to the city.

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1. The PostWed 19 Nov 2025, 11:57am

   Former Wellington mayor Tory Whanau moving to Melbourne (opens in new tab)

2. StuffWed 19 Nov 2025, 1:05pm

   Former Wellington mayor Tory Whanau announces Melbourne move (opens in new tab)

   • Tory Whanau says harassment ‘ongoing’ as she outlines reasons for moving to Melbourne (opens in new tab) Thu 20 Nov 2025, 7:49am
3. NZ HeraldWed 19 Nov 2025, 9:41pm

   Former Wellington mayor Tory Whanau leaving for Melbourne opportunities (opens in new tab)

4. RNZThu 20 Nov 2025, 7:55am

   Tory Whanau says move to Melbourne isn't 'a permanent goodbye' (opens in new tab)