11816 (2026). Hon Barbara Edmonds to the Minister of Finance

Written Question

Published date: 03 May 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	11816 (2026)
Question asked:	29 Mar 2026
Member asking:	Hon Barbara Edmonds
Portfolio:	Minister of Finance
Minister replying:	Hon Nicola Willis
Answer received:	27 Apr 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Corrected Reply
Document ID:	WQ_11816_2026
Document guid:	baf14d53-fb64-476d-b99c-a80203718bef

11816 (2026). Hon Barbara Edmonds to the Minister of Finance: What advice, if any, has she requested on the financial position of Wellington City Council, including any risk of Crown intervention or support?

Hon Nicola Willis: Corrected reply: I have not requested specific advice from the Treasury on the financial position of Wellington City Council. Primary responsibility for the financial health of local government rests with the Minister of Local Government and the Department of Internal Affairs.