Joel MacManus is the Wellington Editor at The Spinoff. He covers a diverse range of topics including government and politics, food and beverages, and media, with a particular focus on elections, public policy, and journalism. Joel's work has been featured in the New Zealand Herald and The Spinoff.
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Joel MacManus specializes in local government and politics, particularly focusing on Wellington, New Zealand. His work suggests he is inclined towards covering local political announcements and seeking expert commentary to provide context and analysis.
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By: Joel MacManus
The origins of the beloved dessert are more complicated than you think.
Taxpayers spent $298,359 keeping the chauffeured cars on standby last year. They were used for just $10,921 worth of trips.
The government wants to squish councils together into a few super-councils. Is it a good idea?
By: Joel MacManus
Wellington's decade-long failure to upgrade a street is a damning indictment on the council and the city itself. What Andrew Little does next could define his mayoralty.
By: Joel Macmanus
New Zealanders responded to the prospect of Peace In Our Times with a resounding chorus of: 'So when will petrol be cheaper?'
The All Whites drew 2-2 with Iran in their opening match at the 2026 Fifa World Cup. Here's what New Zealand's starting right back did during his 77 minutes on the field.
By: Joel MacManus
Analysis Our economy was healing. Then the Iran war began. Reading the latest quarterly GDP figures, released by Stats NZ on Thursday, leaves one with a bittersweet feeling.
Meet James Henry Pomeroy: inventor, fishmonger, and the man responsible for deep fried blue cod on a southern beach.
The Golden Mile, the housing crisis, and the problem with progressive cities. The outcome of last Thursday's Wellington City Council meeting was inevitable.
By: Joel MacManus
He's powerful and polarising and he would really like his mic to work.
