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To:
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Subject:
IRC-6605 James (via fyi.org.nz) FW: Interview or Statement from mayor Tory Whanau - RNZ
Date:
Wednesday, 3 July 2024 10:28:30 am
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From: s7(2)(f)(ii) <s7(2)(f)(ii)@wcc.govt.nz>
Sent: Friday, June 7, 2024 10:08 AM
To: Pretoria Gordon <[email address]>
ACT 1987
Subject: RE: Interview or Statement from mayor Tory Whanau - RNZ
Mōrena Pretoria,
Please see below and attribute to Mayor Tory Whanau:
AND MEETINGS
“This April I was diagnosed with ADHD and significant traits of autism. This diagnosis came as a
massive surprise to me and is still something I am learning about myself.
“I’ve gone 40 years without this diagnosis, and I now understand that my brain works a little bit
differently.
INFORMATION
“Ultimately, this is a positive thing, and what many perceive as the challenges of being
neurodiverse, are strengths.
“If it can help someone else feel a little bit more okay, or connect with me more as their Mayor,
then that is only a good thing.”
Thanks
s7(2)(f)(ii)
s7(2)(f)(ii)
(She/Her)
Principal Communications Specialist to the Mayor | Mātanga Whakapā Matua
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From: Pretoria Gordon <[email address]>
Sent: Friday, June 7, 2024 9:29 AM
To: s7(2)(f)(ii) <s7(2)(f)(ii)@wcc.govt.nz>
Subject: Interview or Statement from mayor Tory Whanau - RNZ
Kia ora s7(2)(f)(ii)
Happy Friday! I was wondering if Tory would be available for an interview, or able to send a
statement, about her diagnosis. I'm hoping to put together a nice, colourful piece about a woman in
power with ADHD.
It would be great to be able to do this before 11:30am this morning, but I completely understand if that
isn't possible!
Ngā mihi nui,
1987
ACT
Pretoria Gordon | Journalist
PO Box 123, Wellington 6140
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From:
s7(2)(f)(ii)
To:
s7(2)(f)(ii)
Subject:
IRC-6605 James (via fyi.org.nz) FW: Comment from the Mayor
Date:
Wednesday, 3 July 2024 10:28:07 am
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From: s7(2)(f)(ii)
Sent:
1987
Friday, June 7, 2024 10:08 AM
To: Erin Gourley <[email address]>
ACT
Subject: Comment from the Mayor
Please see below and attribute to Mayor Tory Whanau:
MEETINGS
“This April I was diagnosed with ADHD and significant traits of autism. This diagnosis came as a
massive surprise to me and is still something I am learning about myself.
AND
“I’ve gone 40 years without this diagnosis, and I now understand that my brain works a little bit
differently.
“Ultimately, this is a positive thing, and what many perceive as the challenges of being
neurodiverse, are strengths.
INFORMATION
“If it can help someone else feel a little bit more okay, or connect with me more as their Mayor,
then that is only a good thing.”
OFFICIAL
Thanks
s7(2)(f)(ii)
s7(2)(f)(ii)
(She/Her)
GOVERNMENT
Principal Communications Specialist to the Mayor | Mātanga Whakapā Matua
M: s7(2)(f)(ii)
E:
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s7(2)(f)(ii) @wcc.govt.nz
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From:
s7(2)(f)(ii)
To:
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Subject:
IRC-6605 James (via fyi.org.nz) FW: Stuff comment
Date:
Wednesday, 3 July 2024 10:28:20 am
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From: s7(2)(f)(ii) <s7(2)(f)(ii)@wcc.govt.nz>
Sent:
1987
Friday, June 7, 2024 10:08 AM
To: Laura Frykberg <[email address]>
ACT
Subject: RE: Stuff comment
Kia ora,
MEETINGS
Please see below and attribute to Mayor Tory Whanau:
AND
“This April I was diagnosed with ADHD and significant traits of autism. This diagnosis came as a
massive surprise to me and is still something I am learning about myself.
“I’ve gone 40 years without this diagnosis, and I now understand that my brain works a little bit
differently.
INFORMATION
“Ultimately, this is a positive thing, and what many perceive as the challenges of being
neurodiverse, are strengths.
OFFICIAL
“If it can help someone else feel a little bit more okay, or connect with me more as their Mayor,
then that is only a good thing.”
Thanks
s7(2)(f)(ii)
GOVERNMENT
s7(2)(f)(ii)
(She/Her)
Principal Communications Specialist to the Mayor | M
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ātanga Whakapā Matua
M: s7(2)(f)(ii)THE
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From: Laura Frykberg <[email address]>
Sent: Friday, June 7, 2024 9:50 AM
To: s7(2)(f)(ii) <s7(2)(f)(ii)@wcc.govt.nz>
Subject: Stuff comment
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