One City Councillor reckons the Wellington mayor's business delegation could've been cheaper.

Tory Whanau and several council officials are visiting China, Japan, and South Korea to promote Wellington as a city to live and do business.

It comes at a cost of around $50,000.

Councillor Ray Chung says not everyone who's on the trip needed to be there.

"What reason would a wellness manager have to go on a trip like this?"

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One City Councillor reckons the Wellington mayor's business delegation could've been cheaper.
Tory Whanau and several council officials are visiting China, Japan, and South Korea to promote Wellington as a city to live and do business.
It comes at a cost of around $50,000.
Councillor Ray Chung says not everyone who's on the trip needed to be there.
"What reason would a wellness manager have to go on a trip like this?"
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