Project to fix Wellington's Carillon tower extended by five years
The Government says restoration will be complete "well before" 2027 deadline.
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Solution agreed for Wellington's controversial Island Bay cycleway
Councillor says the cycleway was the biggest mistake he's ever made in his council career.
Cuba St Bucket Fountain likely to remain missing a bucket for at least another month
Engineers are hard at work hand-crafting a new bucket.
Covid-19: Car parks could be turned into dining spaces in Wellington
Wellington City Council is putting together a hospitality support package ahead of summer.
Lockdown protesters descend on Parliament
Thousands of protesters have brought the CBD to a standstill as they march to Parliament.
Wellington City Council accused of not learning from past mistakes over Island Bay cycleway
Proposals will drive further division within the Island Bay community, says councillor.
Two options to fix Wellington's controversial Island Bay cycleway revealed
The cycleway has been the subject of court action, safety concerns and budget blowouts.
Commuter parking levy investigated for Wellington of up to $2500 per car park
The levy would apply to private and public off-street car parks.
The Transport Minister, a 'massive' test cricket fan, puts the Basin Reserve flyover to bed
Four new options to overhaul Wellington's transport network have been announced.
Concern there will be less space for books in Wellington's new library
Councillor says "we're rebuilding a library, not a children's entertainment centre".
Options for light rail and extra tunnel announced for Wellington
Four transport options unveiled for once-in-a-generation transformational change.
Big reveal for capital's transport plans
The four options to overhaul the capital's transport system are being announced today.
Ministers warned confusing engineering guidelines 'indefensible' in big earthquake
Partial collapse of Statistics House in Wellington leaves building owners at a crossroads.
Business case on Wellington's Golden Mile car removal approved, but not without a fight
Councillors warned not to sound ungrateful for $6.4 billion transport investment.
Native bird numbers on the rise in the capital
Wellington City Council reveals a large increase in native birds counted in the city.
Section of Lambton Quay shut down by falling glass
Central Wellington buses are being detoured.
A Capital Letter: Sorry councils, the time for consultation is over- we need more houses
Comment: No sympathy for councils feeling "blindsided" by bipartisan housing announcement.
Event central: Te Papa's venues and new convention centre to be operated together
Construction of Tākina is set to be completed by early 2023 and opened by July that year.
No additional lanes for cars in $6.4b Wellington transport plan
Analysis: What the four options for Wellington's big transport package mean for the city.
Missing bucket from Cuba St fountain has actually been gone for weeks
It's the second time the yellow bucket has been nicked.
Wellington City councillors take airport sale off the table
Wellington City Council will not be selling its 34 per cent stake in the airport.
Wellington City Council votes to put district plan out for consultation
The proposed plan will enable more development in a big shake-up of planning rules.
Wellington City puts rent freeze for its tenants on the table
The proposed changes would require rates funding or increased borrowing.
Wellington's Freyberg Pool potentially earthquake-prone
Generations of Wellingtonians have learned to swim at the landmark building.
Sneak peek inside Wellington's empty central library labelled 'depressing' and 'heart-breaking'
The library has been closed for more than two years.
Analysis: Wellington City Council's tricky call on whether to replace a colleague
A can of worms has been opened at the council after a resignation due to a health scare.
Super Saturday: What you need to know in Wellington
There are more than a dozen events on around the region to get Wellingtonians vaccinated.
Windy Wellington: Swells of up to 6m cut off suburb
The worst of the weather is over after massive waves brought debris up onto the road.
Another Wellington City Council senior staffer resigns
Chief resilience and chief infrastructure officers resign within months of one another.
Wellington City Council releases plan to address shortfall of 12,000 homes
Draft district plan includes new height limits, bike parking, and a development levy.
Call for Wellington council's social housing arm to get $16m rates refund
Councillor says City Housing should never have been charged rates in the first place.
Wellington city councillor resigns after health scare
Councillor says "this term in office has been a challenging and disappointing one".
Roaming bouncers pitched as way to keep Wellington streets safe this summer
He says it could be the solution to crime in the city – but the council isn't sure.
Decision on future of Wellington landfill at 'critical point'
Consents for the city's dump expire in April 2026.