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What advice, if any, has she requested on the financial position of Wellington City Council, including any risk of Crown intervention or support?

Corrected reply Question 11816 (2026)
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Asked by

Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

Question

  • What advice, if any, has she requested on the financial position of Wellington City Council, including any risk of Crown intervention or support?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

Corrected reply: I have not requested specific advice from the Treasury on the financial position of Wellington City Council. Primary responsibility for the financial health of local government rests with the Minister of Local Government and the Department of Internal Affairs.