Whanganui District Council admits mistake regarding citizens' assembly secrecy

NZ Herald1NewsWednesday 5 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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The Whanganui District Council admitted it failed to inform 39 assembly members they would be in the public spotlight. This admission follows an Ombudsman investigation into the council's previous refusal to release the names of those appointed to the assembly regarding outdoor pools.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Wed 5 Nov 2025, 11:45am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 2 hours
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