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!['Confusing as hell': PSA criticises Govt position on te reo Māori](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Confusing as hell': PSA criticises Govt position on te reo Māori
Some departments have already changed their names but it's unclear if others will follow.
![Review of urgent passport for Fred Again tour cost taxpayers $50k](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Review of urgent passport for Fred Again tour cost taxpayers $50k
DIA's chief executive called the review a “light touch, independent look” at the saga.
![Man critically injured after falling three floors in vacant Wellington building](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Man critically injured after falling three floors in vacant Wellington building
There have been 'significant issues' with homeless entering the building.
![Tory Whanau reveals ADHD diagnosis with 'traits of autism'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Tory Whanau reveals ADHD diagnosis with 'traits of autism'
The mayor's diagnosis came while she was seeking help for her drinking problem.
!['Suffocated': Wellington businesses consider legal action against council](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Suffocated': Wellington businesses consider legal action against council
They say long-term construction work in Civic Square is driving customers away.
![Developer looks to bring heritage-inspired townhouses to Auckland, Wellington](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Developer looks to bring heritage-inspired townhouses to Auckland, Wellington
Christchurch's Brooksfield has already got offers in on potential sites in Auckland.
!['Visual insult': Residents outraged after squiggly line painted along walkway](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Visual insult': Residents outraged after squiggly line painted along walkway
A council staff member said a contractor had been trialling a new machine.
![Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau missed half of airport board meetings in past year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau missed half of airport board meetings in past year
Report reveals the mayor attended only four out of eight meetings in the past year.
![Safety concerns raised over Wellington ‘anti-trans’ event](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Safety concerns raised over Wellington ‘anti-trans’ event
Te Papa and the council are reviewing health and safety and security arrangements.
![Minister encourages te reo use 'everywhere and anywhere', despite Govt position](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Minister encourages te reo use 'everywhere and anywhere', despite Govt position
Documents released to the Herald reveal his preferences for email greetings and signoffs.
![Wellington's controversial heritage flats could be bowled for student accommodation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Wellington's controversial heritage flats could be bowled for student accommodation
The eyesore building has sat empty since 2012 and could finally get a new lease on life.
![Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau left the Green Party. Now she is renewing her membership](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau left the Green Party. Now she is renewing her membership
Whanau previously chose not to renew her membership to work with councillors productively.
![Commercial Bay developer eyes Wellington’s Civic Square](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Commercial Bay developer eyes Wellington’s Civic Square
Precinct Properties has recently opened Bowen Campus and Willis Lane in the capital.
![MBIE moves ahead with voluntary redundancies; DIA confirms jobs could go](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
MBIE moves ahead with voluntary redundancies; DIA confirms jobs could go
Government departments are pushing on with cost-slashing exercises, including job cuts.
![Wellington water woes: Gaping sinkhole opens at school](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Wellington water woes: Gaping sinkhole opens at school
The sinkhole has been cordoned off and will be excavated tomorrow.