Victoria University, which owns the building, says work is happening behind the scenes but proper demolition has been delayed until the new year.

After being asked to submit a proposal in three months, councils have been told no decisions will be made ahead of the election.

National is pushing ahead with its under‑16s social media ban, but both ACT and NZ First will oppose it, leaving Labour to decide the bill’s fate.

The councillor, passionate public transport advocate and details man died over the weekend.