Wellington mayor Tory Whanau says she'll stick to her priorities - even as central Government intervenes. 

Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has appointed a Crown Observer to help council develop its Long Term Plan. 

Spending cuts are needed since the council's U-turn on selling its airport shares. 

ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Tory has taken this well - but this intervention will come at a cost to Wellington ratepayers. 

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Wellington mayor Tory Whanau says she'll stick to her priorities - even as central Government intervenes.&nbsp;
Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has appointed a Crown Observer to help council develop its Long Term Plan.&nbsp;
Spending cuts are needed since the council's U-turn on selling its airport shares.&nbsp;
ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Tory has taken this well - but this intervention will come at a cost to Wellington ratepayers.&nbsp;
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Barry Soper: ZB Senior Political Correspondent on Minister Simeon Brown appointing a Crown observer to Wellington Council

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