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It's embarrassing the city doesn't have a direct public transport service to the airport.
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What's there to hide? Call to lift the lid on investigation into Wellington's mayor
Councillors make public interest case over code of conduct investigation findings.
Georgina Campbell: Secrecy over code of conduct complaints unacceptable
The council should be more transparent about the behaviour of elected members.
Local Government code of conduct complaints a 'monster'
Complaints range from whether buffet dinners were actually lavish to attacks on Facebook.
'Distressing': Details of CEO's complaint against city councillor finally revealed
The Herald complained about the council's refusal to release information 16 months ago.
Fault that caused mass Wellington streetlight outage repaired
Streetlights failed to come on in Wellington city and some outer suburbs on Saturday.
Proposed restructure at Wellington's City Gallery 'ruinous'
Confidential restructure proposal being consulted on with 147 staff across arts sector.
New chief of staff appointed in Wellington mayor's office
Sarah Owen quit last month after less than a year in the job.
Opinion: Wellington council's social housing arm will be insolvent by 2023
A second bailout request raises questions over WCC's status as a social housing provider.
Death sparks safety review of Wellington social housing
Wellington City Council to review social housing policies after a woman was found dead.
Quality of life ... which is NZ's sweetest spot?
Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton, Porirua, Wellington, Hutt, Christchurch and Dunedin polled.
Analysis: Wellington City Council is not brand Coca-Cola
ANALYSIS: Politics isn't the problem at the council, poor political judgment is.
'We are scared': Almost 3000 people respond to Wellington sexual violence survey
A third of respondents say they experience sexual violence or harassment every weekend.
Wellington City Council shake-up a 'missed opportunity'
Analysis: Andy Foster's version of political balance undermines much needed fresh start.
Wellington City Council shake-up revealed following review
Mayor Andy Foster announces proposed chairs for new decision-making structure.
Wellington council review: 'A two-point plug, three-point socket dilemma'
Review of council probes claims of serial leaking, a mayoral absence, and dysfunction.
Wellington police crack down on alcohol-free zones
The increased focus follows reports locals feel unsafe walking through the city.
'Sinking lid' policy on pokies: Wellington City Council votes
It means no new machines, and if a venue closes down the pokies go with it.
Fine for polystyrene waste on Wellington coast
A $200 fine has been given to the person responsible for the pollution.
A Capital Letter: Paul Eagle's power play raises question of Wellington mayoral bid
OPINION: The capital's rumour mill is in full swing over who is eyeing up the mayoralty.
Report being finalised after independent review of Wellington City Council
Councillors and mayor Andy Foster will meet with the reviewer tomorrow to discuss it.
Eat, Drink, Play: New Festival to supercharge Wellington's hospitality sector
Headline events include Opera on the Menu, Dirty Little Drag Bingo and a Psychic Supper.
NZ's water workforce stretched to deliver multibillion-dollar investment
Coming up with the money to fix our woeful pipes is one thing, but who will do the work?
2000 properties on Wellington's recycling blacklist to get clean slate
City councillor says city is too focused on punishing people rather than educating them.
Wellington mayor accused of delaying tactics over mana whenua voting rights
"We shouldn't be asking the community whether we should uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi."
Wellington City Council to investigate car-free central city by 2025
Councillor says the council's vision for the city cannot be dominated by private vehicles.
Audit NZ warns Wellington City Council is risking more burst pipes
The council has received its second qualified opinion from Audit NZ in less than a year.
Wellington council mulls iwi voting rights, $100k remuneration
Voting rights debate comes after the council agreed in principle to establish Māori ward.
Wellington councils warned of risks spending big on water infrastructure
Audit New Zealand is concerned the local contracting sector can't deliver.
Accident on popular Wellington slide sparks safety concerns
A young girl broke her right tibia, requiring a full leg cast from her hip to her toes.
Wellington councillors blindsided by serious drinking water incident
Untreated water had to be diverted after a power cut stopped a UV filter from working.
Youth hub being investigated for Wellington's troubled CBD
CBD 'in dire need of a makeover', hub would get youth of the streets in vulnerable hours.
Council group opposes cashless bus services
'Vulnerable users' will suffer if regional council makes express services cashless.
Wellington's St James Theatre battling water leaks and resourcing issues
Assurances are being made the building will be ready for NZ Festival, despite the issues.