Mayor Tory Whanau criticises Prime Minister over Wellington comments

Wednesday 28 May 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 28 May 2025, 2:03pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, Tory Whanau, Newstalk ZB

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau has accused Prime Minister Christopher Luxon of "punching down" on the city. The mayor rejected recent comments made by the Prime Minister regarding local government and Wellington. Whanau suggested the remarks were an attempt to distract from the Prime Minister's own failings.

How they headlined it

1:46pm

1. NZ HeraldWed 28 May 2025, 1:46pm

   Tory Whanau tells Christopher Luxon to focus on his ‘own failings’ (opens in new tab)

2. StuffWed 28 May 2025, 2:03pm

   PM Luxon is 'punching down on Wellington', Mayor says (opens in new tab)