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Opinion: Paul Eagle yet to land, Labour tight-lipped on Wellington mayoral candidate
Will Paul Eagle run for capital's mayoralty? If he does, will it be on a Labour ticket?
Up to 40% of Wellington council teams off sick, services slashed
Covid 19 sweeps through Wellington City Council's workforce and contractors.
Report finds cars are occupying too much valuable land in Wellington
Report says attractive land occupied by cars could be used for more people activities.
Pranksters target Russian Embassy's street name - Wellington council moves in
The sticker covering the Messines Rd sign was noticed yesterday.
Wellington's new city-wide cycling network gets green light
Councillor says it's an investment in transport equity not just for 'dudes in lycra'.
Wellington mayor says airport crossing legal challenge conflict of interest being managed
Andy Foster is both the mayor and a Wellington Airport board member.
Wellington's Island Bay cycleway hits another bump in the road
Council officers have run out of time to do a parking plan before detailed design work.
Wellington City Council- Time to ditch the men?
'This year we head toward electing a new council, it's time to ask, why not an all women?'
City council assessing protest fallout, damage will amount to significant cost
An area is still cordoned off by police meaning some inspections are yet to take place.
Quarter of Wellington's recycling sent to landfill, 51 council staff test positive
A number of people at the Seaview recycling plant are unable to work due to Covid-19.
Parliament protest damage bill climbs: $242,000 children's slide set ablaze
Large-scale cleaning operation needed for graffiti, berms and Parliament's front lawn.
'We want to see this protest ended' - Wellington mayor
"... People's views have hardened and I think everyone wants our streets and city back."
Comment: Mayor's leadership on the protest better late than never
Andy Foster visiting protest influencers isn't as offensive as some might think.
Parliament buildings reinforced, some staff relocated after protesters' warning
The protesters show no sign of leaving.
Omicron surges in the capital: 22% positivity rate; outbreak in university halls
At least 17 Covid-19 cases have now been connected to the Parliament protests.
Police in riot gear clash with Parliament protesters; site a 'high-risk' location of interest
Police action has recommenced at the Parliament protest this afternoon.
'Idiotic': Protesters seen licking hands before pressing pedestrian crossing buttons
The Wellington City Council said it doesn't condone "this idiotic anti-social behaviour".
Police anger Wellington residents by taking car parks
Police have angered Molesworth St residents by taking public car parks.
Live: Police warning to protesters; Govt 'dug itself a hole' by refusing to meet
Andrew Coster defends police failure to remove protesters from Parliament grounds.
Sasha Borissenko: The many laws Parliament protesters are breaking
OPINION: Surprising there have not been more fines or consequences given all the breaches.
Despite protest, Wellington still moving
Traffic isn't as shut down by the protest at Parliament as you think.
Who's who of Wellington leaders tell protesters to end illegal activities 'immediately'
Almost 30 Wellington community leaders have signed a statement urging an end to protest.
Almost $250,000 spent on consultants for pedestrian crossing in Wellington
The crossing has been controversial, especially with Wellington Airport.
Protest groups issue statement after top cop's warning
Vehicle owners have ignored an offer to park for free at Sky Stadium.
Dancing in the streets: Raving protesters ignore police parking offer
Sky Stadium has been offered as a place to house Parliament protesters' vehicles.
Wellington's CubaDupa street festival cancelled
The cancellation is a huge blow for artists and businesses who are already hurting.
Owners appeal dangerous dog classification after woman left with puncture wounds
The woman says her top was torn and she was left with blue bruising on her arm.
'Most volatile protest since Springbok tour': Wellington pub forced to close
Pub owner says staff facing abuse because they are following Govt's mandate.
Wellington's council to make u-turn on late night parking fees
Several parking wardens have quit due to safety concerns with the late-night shifts.
Wellingtonians faced with a 9.1 per cent rates increase
Mayor Andy Foster says it's the cost of investing in the city's infrastructure.
First wahine Māori elected to Wellington council not standing again
Jill Day has been pivotal in establishing a Māori ward and creating a te reo Māori policy.
Water meter charging error leaves Wellington council with $3m shortfall
'A very unfortunate situation': The council is proposing to debt-fund the lost revenue.
Opinion: Wellington's new sign looks like a $130,000 spelling mistake
OPINION: Giant new sculptural sign on the waterfront is cringeworthy and a waste of money.