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Labour Councillor Joins Greens Amid Controversy in Wellington

9/14/2025

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Rebecca Matthews, a Labour Party councillor, is now a Green Party candidate for Wellington City Council.
She criticized a derogatory post by Better Wellington as “disgusting” and affirmed her commitment to not attacking colleagues.
Better Wellington's Independent Together group seeks zero rate increases and avoids party politics.
Spokesperson Glenn Inwood acknowledged deleting the post after receiving feedback.
Mayoral candidate Ray Chung faces controversy over an explicit email about Mayor Tory Whanau, prompting resignations. Voting ends October 11, with results on October 16.

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Story summary

Rebecca Matthews, a Labour Party councillor, is now a Green Party candidate for Wellington City Council.
She criticized a derogatory post by Better Wellington as “disgusting” and affirmed her commitment to not attacking colleagues.
Better Wellington's Independent Together group seeks zero rate increases and avoids party politics.
Spokesperson Glenn Inwood acknowledged deleting the post after receiving feedback.
Mayoral candidate Ray Chung faces controversy over an explicit email about Mayor Tory Whanau, prompting resignations. Voting ends October 11, with results on October 16.