Tricky times: Will Wellington sell its airport shares to keep the

Tricky times: Will Wellington sell its airport shares to keep the city afloat?

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Wellington has been home to plenty of drama recently, and Wellington City councillors are about to vote on whether to consult with the public on selling its 34% share in the airport. NZME's Wellington Head of News, Katrina Bennett, and Newstalk ZB Wellington Breakfast Newsreader and News Director, Max Toll talk to Georgina Campbell about Code of Conduct complaints, claims of a financial crisis, big cuts being proposed, and a left-leaning Mayor who now has to work with a National-led government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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