Wellington City Council has come under fire for funding an online sex education course for transgender individuals, with critics questioning whether this is an appropriate use of ratepayer money. Alistair Boyce, from Better Wellington, argues that the Council should focus on core services like fixing infrastructure and supporting local businesses instead of engaging in “culture wars.” He highlights concerns over a lack of transparency in Council spending, with no clear record of who approved the funding. As Wellington faces economic struggles, depopulation, and declining city conditions, Boyce calls for a shift in leadership, urging voters to support rational councillors who will prioritise the city's needs and restore its former vibrancy.