A Capital Letter: More cycleways are coming to Wellington whether you like it or not
We cannot afford to wait any longer to radically increase the network from 23km to 147km.
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Analysis: The radical change to increase Wellington's cycleways from 23km to 147km
'Tactical urbanism' will be used to roll out as much of the network as soon as possible.
Wellington's closed central library packed up under supervision of heritage expert
Thirty-year-old light fittings and chairs are being saved for their heritage value.
Heritage NZ backs down over colour of Wellington train station ticket machines
The recommendation had been to be in keeping with the railway station's historic colours.
'Ghost town': Covid restrictions impact Wellington hospitality industry
Under the current restrictions, cafes and restaurants can only have 50 people at a time.
Wellington City Council forecasts $7m Covid-19 shortfall
City councillor warns the cost could balloon as not many people have returned to the CBD.
Iconic Wellington waterfront slide turned into firewood chute
The slide hosted first dates and sneaky pashes, but it also broke young children's legs.
Mysterious long tunnel won't see the light of day in Wellington transport plan
A long tunnel between the Terrace Tunnel and Kilbirnie has been rejected.
Windy weather in Wellington delays removal of condemned slide
The slide is being removed after several young children broke their legs playing on it.
Iconic Wellington slide to be removed after young children seriously injured
Earlier this year a 5-year-old broke her leg while playing on the slide.
153 tonnes of recycling sent to Wellington landfill in lockdown
Recycling was not collected in Wellington City during alert level 4.
Wellington: Council told to step up efforts to stop sexual violence
Wellington City Council needs to do more to eradicate sexual violence.
Explainer: What Wellington is doing to clean up its unsafe streets
People no longer feel safe on the streets of the coolest little capital.
A Capital Letter: Councils dither over Three Waters infrastructure reforms
OPINION: It might be time for Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta's diplomacy to end.
Wellington City extends rates payment date
Council gives people a little bit more time give to deal with lockdown challenges.
Let's Get Wellington Moving loses director after less than four months
The $6.4 billion transport plan's board is working to fill the role as soon as possible.
Green light for Wellington's $350m walking, cycling, public transport plan
Councillors warned not to pick things apart in push to get $6.4b transport plan moving.
'Every day it's increasing': Demand for food parcels skyrockets in lockdown
"For most, lockdown is an inconvenience, but for those doing it tough, it's desperate."
Council boss Fell resigns
'We now have a very effective organisation, which makes me immensely proud.'
Wellington residents more unhappy with council than ever before
Just 16 per cent of those surveyed are satisfied with the city council's decision making.
Wellington leaders urge vaccination uptake, airport on standby
There are three Covid cases and seven potential exposure sites in Wellington.
Everything we know so far about Covid-19 cases in Wellington
Wellington's mayor says all three cases travelled down from Auckland in a private vehicle.
Wellington's $350m plan for public transport, walking, cycling revealed
The plan is expected to result in less use of automobiles.
Alert level 4: What Wellingtonians need to know
Here's what Wellingtonians need to know at alert level four lockdown.
Opinion: It's going to be a painful wait for new housing in Wellington
Wellington City has consented 423 fewer new homes than it did in the previous year.
Poor rugby turnout wouldn't have happened in Wellington claims councillor
NZ Rugby told to think more laterally to attract bigger crowds at future All Blacks games
It's dog month on Wellington's Cable Car
The $2 ticket for dogs will be donated to the SPCA throughout the trial.
Wellington short 16 parking wardens after several quit over safety concerns
New late-night shifts would see staff working until 10.30pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
KiwiRail backs down in stoush over quake status of Wellington train station
KiwiRail will now strengthen the heritage building after disputing it was earthquake-prone
Up to a third of Wellington's water lost through leaky pipes
Third of Wellington's most critical drinking water pipes in poor condition.
Wellington Mayor to meet Minister in battle for social housing subsidy
Three-quarters of City Housing tenants pay more than 35 per cent of their income on rent.
Heavy snow, 120km gusts in store for Wellington on Sunday
A strong wind warning is in place from 4pm Sunday, and snowfall is expected to 300m.
Subsidy for troubled Wellington council social housing would cost $100m over four years
Greens say the Government has the resources to support both state and council tenants.
Arts festival gets $300k payout after theatre delay put programme at risk
The flagship event for Wellington will go ahead despite St James theatre remaining closed.