Whanau is out

16 days ago I wrote on Patreon why I was predicting that Tory Whanau will withdraw from the Mayoral race.

I hear from informed sources that Whanau has indeed withdrawn, and that the Herald has an exclusive story on this tomorrow morning, due for release at 5 am. It seems the Green Party have pulled their support from Whanau, which was the final straw.

UPDATE: Whanau may still be on Council though. I hear she is looking to stand in the Māori Ward.