Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau has decided not to seek a second term and will instead run for the Greens in the city’s Māori ward, a shift from her previous intention to serve three terms. Her change of heart was influenced by the commencement of the Golden Mile project and the entry of former Labour leader Andrew Little into the mayoral race. Whanau aims to focus on collaborating with mana whenua and advocating for her beliefs in this new role.
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Media Insider: TV3 future in spotlight under WBD’s big global changes; Sky, NZR and a new TV rights deal; Shortland St eyes life support again; Creative ad agency cuts
TV3 staff are facing renewed uncertainty as parent company Warner Bros Discovery plans a major restructuring to enhance financial performance, splitting into "streaming and studios" and "global networks." Meanwhile, New Zealand Rugby and Sky are nearing a deal for rugby rights, Shorty St is again seeking support, and Kiwi PR agencies are achieving significant success internationally. More Context
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