I was wondering whether we need to vs I'm wondering whether we need to

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I was wondering whether we need to" is used when referring to a past inquiry, while "I'm wondering whether we need to" is used for a current or ongoing inquiry.

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I was wondering whether we need to

This phrase is correct and is used when referring to a past inquiry.

This phrase is used when you want to express that you were thinking about something in the past and questioning whether something needs to be done.

Examples:

I was wondering whether we need to bring a gift to the party.

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There would therefore be grounds for wondering whether there is a need to amend Parliament's Rules of Procedure.
And we are still wondering whether there is a need for legislation preventing illegal immigration.
I was wondering whether we could take our honeymoon next spring.
I was wondering whether we should go to the theatre tonight.
I was wondering whether you'd come across those letters I was mentioning.
I was wondering whether we could perhaps keep him inside just the night-time.
The Lord Chamberlain was wondering whether we shouldn't leave the flowers and send the guards through the north gate.
I was wondering whether this is the correct procedure.
I was wondering whether he drinks or not.
I was wondering whether or not you might be able to answer that question.
I was wondering whether the workers in your factory can rely on you.
I was wondering whether Susan's mood was any different today.
I was wondering whether you would sit for me.
I was wondering whether you might like to consider becoming a partner.
I was wondering whether the President could see me over here.
It's just I was wondering whether you'd written that letter.
But I was wondering whether it's possible to deceive oneself.
I was wondering whether I can trust you with something.
For the sake of morale, I was wondering whether you'd consider sending Commander Rabb instead of me, sir.
Mr Applebottom, I was wondering whether I could have a temporary arrangement with your good lady.

Alternatives:

I was thinking about whether we need to
I was pondering whether we need to

I'm wondering whether we need to

This phrase is correct and is used for a current or ongoing inquiry.

This phrase is used when you want to express that you are currently thinking about something and questioning whether something needs to be done.

Examples:

I'm wondering whether we need to reschedule the meeting.

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There would therefore be grounds for wondering whether there is a need to amend Parliament's Rules of Procedure.
And we are still wondering whether there is a need for legislation preventing illegal immigration.
But there's another part of me that is wondering whether the awakening man inside the boy doesn't need to just stretch and test his boundaries a bit.
I was wondering whether we could take our honeymoon next spring.
The waiting, wondering whether we'll still be in a job.
And sensible people in many emerging-country capitals are wondering whether we have crossed that line.
They are wondering whether we will be able to ensure the stability of our currency.
And we were wondering whether we can get a vehicle.
We must therefore look at whether we need to pay more attention to people with disabilities.
We need to assess exactly what measures can be taken at a local level and whether we need noise limits in future.
You know, we spend all this time wondering whether we're good enough to even be around her.
The Lord Chamberlain was wondering whether we shouldn't leave the flowers and send the guards through the north gate.
One cannot help wondering whether we may end up having completely clean cars that most of the public would not be able to afford.
I was wondering whether we should go to the theatre tonight.
As we understand it, we need to decide here whether we want a resolution.
Mr President, I think that we need to start thinking about whether we can allow this to happen.
Perhaps we should discuss whether we need to strengthen employee organisations, for example by strengthening union rights.
It concerns whether we need to draw up a European plan for stimulating investment.
Wearable technology will tell us how well we are sleeping and whether we need to exercise.
Such information will help us decide whether we need to update it so as to safeguard its correct application.

Alternatives:

I wonder whether we need to
I'm thinking about whether we need to

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I was wondering whether we need to vs I'm wondering whether we need to