"Mainly proud": Tory Whanau reflects on term after dropping mayoral bid 

Tory Whanau is bowing out of Wellington's mayoral race. 

The incumbent's confirmed she'll instead stand for the council's Māori ward seat to give former Labour Leader Andrew Little a clear run. 

She says Little will do a good job, and she hopes people see her withdrawal as a gracious move. 

Whanau told Nick Mills she had to consider what was going to deliver the best outcomes for Wellington, and that meant shifting to running for council. 

She says she’ll still very much be there fighting for Wellington. 

Whanau says that while she does have a few regrets from her term as Mayor, she’s mostly proud of what she’s done.

When asked to rate her performance, she gave herself a high score.  

“If I look back on what I campaigned on, what I said I would deliver to the city, you know, I’d give myself a 9/10.  

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<h2>"Mainly proud": Tory Whanau reflects on term after dropping mayoral bid&nbsp;</h2>
Tory Whanau is bowing out of Wellington's mayoral race.&nbsp;
The incumbent's confirmed she'll instead stand for the council's Māori ward seat to give former Labour Leader Andrew Little a clear run.&nbsp;
She says Little will do a good job, and she hopes people see her withdrawal as a gracious move.&nbsp;
Whanau told Nick Mills she had to consider what was going to deliver the best outcomes for Wellington, and that meant shifting to running for council.&nbsp;
She says she’ll still very much be there fighting for Wellington.&nbsp;
Whanau says that while she does have a few regrets from her term as Mayor, she’s mostly proud of what she’s done.
When asked to rate her performance, she gave herself a high score. &nbsp;
“If I look back on what I campaigned on, what I said I would deliver to the city, you know, I’d give myself a 9/10. &nbsp;
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Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis.

You don't find many people more passionate about the capital than Nick, and he comes to Wellington Mornings after decades of success as the man behind some of the city's leading hospitality and entertainment offerings - Spruce Goose, Hummingbird and the Wellington Saints basketball team just to name a few.

Nick's proud of his city but also knows much can be improved on to make Wellington an even better place, and brings an honest, edgy, fun and engaging show to Wellingtonians each weekday from 9 'til midday.

Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis. You don't find many people more passionate about the capital than Nick, and he comes to Wellington Mornings after decades of success as the man behind some of the city's leading hospitality and entertainment offerings - Spruce Goose, Hummingbird and the Wellington Saints basketball team just to name a few. Nick's proud of his city but also knows much can be improved on to make Wellington an even better place, and brings an honest, edgy, fun and engaging show to Wellingtonians each weekday from 9 'til midday.

Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis.

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills

Best of 2025: Tory Whanau reflects on term after dropping mayoral bid

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