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# Face of the Day
- URL: https://goodoil.news/face-of-the-day-1199/
- Published: 2025-04-29T18:30:27.000Z
- Updated: 2025-04-29T18:30:26.000Z
- Description: “I was worried there were no viable candidates for mayor. Now that has changed, I can now focus on what is important to me” – Whanau
- Author: Good Oil Staff
- Tags: Face of the Day, NZ Politics

> Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau has announced she is not running for re-election.  
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> In a statement sent Monday afternoon, Whanau said [Andrew Little entering the race](https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360656317/explained-why-former-labour-leader-andrew-little-wants-be-wellington-mayor?ref=goodoil.news) had “changed the game”.  
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> “I have a lot of respect for Andrew and his leadership skills. He has support from many corners and the skills and experience to unite our council. The progressive goals I have fought for are at risk this election and I do not want a Green versus Labour narrative to distract from what’s important for our city,” she said.  
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> “When I had put my name forward to run for mayor again, I was worried there were no viable candidates for mayor. Now that has changed, I can now focus on what is important to me.”  
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> Stuff

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