Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau plans to run for Parliament

Wednesday 24 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 24 Sep 2025, 11:36am

In this story Green Party, Tory Whanau

Tory Whanau has decided to seek a seat in Parliament rather than running for re-election as Wellington Mayor this October. She intends to run with the Green Party, where she previously served as chief of staff.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 24 Sep 2025, 5:00am

   Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau plans future run for Parliament, drops 2028 mayoral plans (opens in new tab)

2. StuffWed 24 Sep 2025, 11:36am

   Wellington Mayor ‘100% confident’ she’ll run for Parliament (opens in new tab)