Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau in studio with Newstalk ZB's Nick Mills

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau was in studio with Newstalk ZB's Nick Mills. She responded to the news she has the lowest approval rating of any mayor in New Zealand, whether she can be trusted, and the collapse of the Reading Cinema deal.

[@jimnz8402]

Tory, just resign already! You're not qualified for this level of responsibility.

[@Wairoa4ever]

Once a Green always a Green, just another Chloe and Marama lover.. A total sick person narcissist... GONE next election.

[@pgreen8531]

Certainly hope so

[@pgreen8531]

Absolutely right and disgusting behavior from her

[@Pedromanus56]

Still waiting for Tori to accept interview with Sean Plunket. She's useless as a mayor. Is she still on the bottle?????

[@charlimorrison5025]

she’s well known in the pubs around Wellington

[@poerava]

Plunket is a clown. An absolute joke of a journalist. He’s a reactionary nut.

[@pgreen8531]

Absolutely right 😊

[@Tc-zb8ht]

What a total Grifter ,I don't even live in Wellington but am amused by this joke of a Mayor.

[@tripytaka9462]

In the first 60 seconds of speaking, she contradicted herself twice. From her own words. "I paused Green party membership”. “I ran as independent, and I am still independent”. Then when pressed, “I was a member of the Green party when I ran”. Honesty is simple. Lies are complicated.

[@ShirleyZhang-bt4dj]

Tory, call it a day.The next election you will be out.

[@devolution000]

I'm not surprised how confrontational and undignified she is. Can't believe anyone voted for her...

[@jasperhorace7147]

Wellington is full of woke, lefty students who don’t own property or pay rates or even understand how to run a lemonade stall let alone a city.

[@dd2451]

Believe me, she spent a lot on her mayoral campaign and spun some very good BS. Tricked a lot of people and low voter turnout.

[@jamesg7883]

Wow she is well out of her depth

[@keithhayman8959]

And drowning in her own BS .

[@Duckz558]

Can say the same thing about Tis coalition govt incompetence that I see

[@richardpalmer8283]

Like talking to 5 year old......

[@mareeauld5778]

She can't help her culture!!

[@poerava]

@@mareeauld5778 What does your comment mean?

[@pgreen8531]

Not even that good

[@peterbishop1933]

That woman is just fully of BS Unbelievable

[@philipjesson9435]

Tori the slippery snake , has been setting up her next move after she fails as a mayor wake up wellington

[@JeaneGenie]

It takes a very special person to be voted the least popular mayor in the entire country. This honor could not go to a better recipient than her !!

[@mattheweden-pc5pk]

This woman is a liar, do the ratepayers of wellington and just resign, she has not got what it takes to run this city, incompetent is a word that springs to mind Stop spending money on cycle lanes and on the golden mile, they need to get back to fixing the water infrastructure

[@jamescavanagh1751]

What an angry, toxic person. You can see her constantly stewing within herself.

[@julieharris8562]

Feel sorry for the non woke Wellingtonians this this one drunk at the wheel

[@Gutbucket55]

How the hell did she get the job as Mayor !? Whats wrong with you people of Wellington ?

[@richs8882]

Wellington is screwed with this mayor at the helm. Rates and council costs will continue to rise and there will be no real benefits to any rate payer at all. Get ready to lose our once vibrant and awesome city.

[@stephentaylor3787]

Jesus take the wheel cause this one can’t drive!!!! Thank god I’m not a Wellington Rate Payer🤦🏼‍♂️

[@brianwhetton9621]

Well, I'm glad that I viewed this and thanks to Nick Mills & Newstalk ZB for conducting this interview. I would not trust Torrey Canyon Whanau as far as I throw her. In spite of the fact that most rate payers did not want the Golden Mile project she has ignored their opinion and is proceeding because she "campaigned" on it. She completely lost any credibility she may have had over her evasive answers about the Reading Cinema deal. Over the last 3 years Wgton rates have increased by more than 40%; the council continues t6o spend on NON ESSENTIAL projects rather than concentrating on keeping basic infrastructure maintained. Her resignation would be a blessing.

[@steveosullivan4211]

If 10 people tell you the earth is round and Tory tells you the earth is flat, and you do not understand.... WHO DO YOU BELIEVE??????...the pulpit of truth...... hey TORY...

[@user-zl8pt5jv9c]

Wellingtons new motto...WELCOME TO WOKISTAN

[@jizzlipps]

Greatest claim to fame?.... smashing 17 cocktails in one night

[@Anony_mouse2]

Those 🐔's had no tails jizzlipps!

[@julianwalls1077]

I reckon she be out as mayor in wgtn next mayor election and be on the green list ticket next parliamentary election you cannot trust this woman ..😂

[@dd2451]

Yep, I see that Green MP with the moko has disappeared off the Green party website. Tory would easily take her place.

[@antonpercel4158]

what a nut job quite common in the greens it seems

[@richardbanks244]

What a load of dribble from Tory, I think she knows that she has no idea what she is doing , it still amazes me that she can sit there and say she is right and everyone else doesn’t understand, sound like adern with less personality and poorer delivery ( and that’s saying something ) could Wellington have been boring through the worst national and regional leaders in living memory

[@lpchappy]

I get the feeling she should not be trusted.

[@unemployedrocketsurgeon1124]

Thank god we’re trending right across the motu

[@ShirleyZhang-bt4dj]

Dont tell Tory

[@chelemab20]

This woman is presiding over the death of a city! That will be her greatest achievement! She is actually bad for my health….the effect she has on my blood pressure is frightening!! She needs to stop talking and start listening more - but she won’t hear that….she hears nothing but her own ego!!!

[@iainmacleod8074]

Her favourite birthday present last was a small horizontal mirror

[@NA-sj9jy]

So thats appropriate atire to wear in a professional capacity as Mayor? Oh ok......😂

[@jodiberntsen]

Like maloota wearing sneakers in parliament..

[@donscott3891]

Really loved going to Wellington to enjoy the vibe. Sad to hear the poor business owners and locals see their city crash.

[@dd2451]

Yep empty shops everywhere. Still using the old covid excuse.

[@johnhillyer6305]

That’s a first for me, an interview with a bag of hammers !!!

[@aviation_hacker]

1:41: 💬 Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau clarifies confusion around her Green Party membership and addresses low approval ratings. 3:54: 🎙 Discussion on Wellington Mayor's accomplishments, relationships, and future plans. 8:09: 💼 Discussion on failed Reading Cinema deal and cost implications for Wellington Council. 11:48: 💬 Discussion on Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau's handling of negotiations and projects in the city. 15:51: 💬 Discussion on Wellington city projects and challenges, including Golden Mile and Lambton Quay development. 20:15: 💬 Discussion on Wellington's Golden Mile project, business impact, mega tunnel proposal, and earthquake-prone buildings loan scheme. 23:51: 💬 Discussion on Wellington's current challenges and future plans for investment and public service cuts. 27:45: 🏙 Discussion on various Wellington city issues including asset sales, Civic Square development, and cycleways policing. 32:39: ⚖ Mayor Tory Whanau addresses challenges faced by Wellington residents during tough times. Recap by Tammy AI

[@iainmacleod8074]

Vote her out!!

[@user-tl7zl9ln7p]

What is there to believe?

[@tripytaka9462]

I know a Kiwi family who have worked offshore and want to come back to NZ to live with around $10 mill for property and business investment. Explaining the nation-wide difficulties with local government (city councils and mayors) is challenging, mainly because they can’t believe the risks I am informing them of could possibly be real. I have sent them this clip of Wellingtons Mayor to show the truth behind the risk analysis. Invest back into NZ for sure - but you need to go in with eyes very wide open, and be prepared for delays due to regulation, and consent, and cost overruns.

[@angge4261]

I WANT HER OUT. She got there by her lotto win. Now, she is LOSING IT. ANGER, TRIBAL, LOW, THICK. CRUEL CRUEL CRUEL.

[@GerardWood]

She passes the buck rather than taking ownership for a lot of problems she had created. It’s a cop out saying the problems are common everywhere with other councils. She is not a good leader and creating division within the council. She needs to go with Wgtn has any chance of getting out this mess

[@stuartdouce]

tory has to go. wellington needs a non alcoholic mayor

[@m.bonoveenstra5922]

Tori needs to service more pipes

[@brianwhetton9621]

Latest for the long suffering rate payers; rates to increase by 16%+ which equals 56%+ in the last 4 years; the WCC CEO has just got a $50,000 increase to her 1/2 million salary.

[@stewarthemphill5677]

We need flowing roads and parks. No one shops on a bicycle

[@keithhayman8959]

Tori ,will you please tell me what is ment by " independt " .

[@nedread6700]

How did that get elected, good grief.

[@lindamckenzie6500]

How on earth did this juvenile get voted in as a mayor?????

[@banjopete]

If the only people able to vote on Council elections were ratepayers we would have a different Council,Residents have no skin in the game.

[@steventhomas9461]

She's standing , thats unusual unless she's standing by a bar in Wellington somewhere.

[@yingle6027]

Nick Mills should run for mayor

[@markturner2971]

Perfect for the green party.

[@Millektm]

She is a shocker this one !

[@MaxSpeedNZ]

you either have sugar in your coffee or you don't. Simple.

[@davout71]

Wellington love the Greens and will continue to vote that way. They get what they vote for. Still I respect her for fronting up to this roasting.

[@ShirleyZhang-bt4dj]

The poor bloody fools

[@dd2451]

This is up there with the Prince Andrew interview.

[@jasonstechman5841]

She must be drinking again

[@jasonstechman5841]

My God I'm glad she's not our mayor mind you the one in hamilton is pretty bad

[@stewarthemphill5677]

There is no light at the end of the tunnel

[@peterhutson6779]

Such a liar.

[@cumminsfj4586]

Worst mayor I've ever seen. She's absolutely bloody USELESS. Furious is an understatement.

[@barryhicks6513]

Nice going Tori :o)

[@nedread6700]

Me thinks Tory, Kiri, Chloe and Ms Genter deserve each other. All arrogance and ignorance, quite a shouty lot if you don’t agree with them. Go back to drinking heavily please.

[@luckyM9963]

You forgot Golriz Ghahraman

[@TVandReactions]

I will not be voting for you Tori

[@susanfergusson9773]

The city will get better when your voted out

[@derekeastwood3355]

She is terrible. Must go . Cant trust her at all..

[@benzchew]

She will resign before next election just like Jacinda did when the polling numbers weren't going her way. This interview gave me a good laugh.

[@barryhicks6513]

Holy cow, it's bag Tory day. Full credit to Tory for remaining unflappable. These people are very, very high brow and opinionated.

[@stewarthemphill5677]

Best outcomes for the city my @ss

[@Ronny.81]

The Green Party enough said

[@mitchelldenysschen3224]

Nice pearl necklace… 😅

[@fatherted2260]

Michael Hill Jewellers perhaps🤔

[@marcusbraun5976]

Catch phrase...'its really difficult'

[@rogerthompson8477]

blocking the roads in wellington for the last year and a half ,throwing a spanner in the middle of wellington. taking the piss .

[@druckerman247]

Deffo drunk.

[@Patrick-hf5yi]

Misleading title. Willie was hardly put in his place.

[@pgreen8531]

She is an absolute liar

[@thehomesteadtenancy7780]

Sigh

[@susanfergusson9773]

Your NOT going to get back in you drunk

[@sonofagalwayman6553]

what does she mean pause, since when does one pause their alliance or association to a political party she is making shit up as she goes along, honestly it looks like a interview between a naughty school girl and the headmaster as she bullshits her way out of trouble.

[@user-zl8pt5jv9c]

Is tory a he/him or a she/her...SOMEBODY HELP ME

[@susanfergusson9773]

Brain of an earwig

[@rayturchie7038]

Pakeha quacks vs central discussion. Concussed percussion invite to terror. I did not fart!

[@2700dave]

What a drop kick

[@operator6786]

Lets get things in perspective, okay Tory Whanau was elected mayor of Wellington the question remains! who on earth voted for this lady, didn't anyone in the capitol of New Zealand do their homework & vote with their brains obviously NOT silly choice AND A BAD OUTCOME.. She must go & as soon as possible....

[@user-xd2iv2hu9g]

shes a self confessed green party member….does not bode well for Wellington 😂😂😂😂

[@user-xd2iv2hu9g]

Perhaps spend more time and money on repairing water pipes?😂😂😂😂

[@user-xd2iv2hu9g]

Sorry….she comes across as being incompetent and a liar

[@stevenbrown8157]

So much lie lies lies lies.. stumbling one lie with another lie.. she has now lost all creditability she gone. Blame blame blame

[@bollockswanganui7611]

Shady woman and a worse Mayor.

[@stevenbrown8157]

Bye bye Tori .. typical greenie.. Yea put your not letting other policies though. Only green policies ate accepted