The Local Government Minister is determined to fix the 'dysfunction' and uncertain financial conditions impacting Wellington City Council.

Simeon Brown today confirmed he will appoint a Crown observer to help the council develop a new Long-Term Plan.

He says he informed mayor Tory Whanau of his reasons before confirming this decision.

"It was a professional conversation, I informed her of the decision I'd arrived at based on a number of reasons."

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