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Wellington Water Committee chairman to resign
One committee member breaks ranks to say she has lost confidence in David Bassett.
Fury at loan sharks opened near vulnerable groups, 'bullying' poster displayed
A high-cost lender has opened near a social housing complex and refugee support service.
Second Wellington councillor reconsiders controversial library vote
Councillors are desperately seeking advice on how to take privatisation off the table.
Wellington City Council review could cost ratepayers almost $75,000
Mayor:"It's more a question of what is the cost of not doing it and not getting it right."
Wellington mayor appoints independent reviewer for embattled council
The review will examine decision making as well as media and social media coverage.
Time's almost up: Minister and officials to meet over Let's Get Wellington Moving
Waka Kotahi NZTA chairman: 'The programme as it currently sits has no public credibility.'
Wellington mayor's funding cut for Chinese Garden prompts email to Auditor-General
The Auditor-General has been contacted twice in the past week over the meeting.
Call for LGNZ to undertake Wellington City Council independent review
Councillor Jill Day says all elected members should have a say on who does the review.
Wellington City Council the place where no one wants to be
ANALYSIS: Wellington Mayor announces independent review to help douse toxic flames.
'Rancour and partisanship': Wgtn Mayor announces independent review of council governance
Mayor: "It is clear we cannot keep working the way we are. Our city deserves better."
Green Party to issue 'please explain' over Wellington deputy mayor's cycleway vote
Members aren't happy after Sarah Free voted against a proposal to triple cycleways budget.
Liam Dann: Ratings upgrade a big tick for NZ, but what will it mean?
While NZ's ratings upgrade is definitely good news, the immediate impact may be muted.
Community's 'shock' at possible church demolition
The church could become heritage listed, but the new owner can knock it down before then.
Minister not considering commissioners for Wellington City Council - yet
Mahuta: "I certainly don't want to be the Minister for Local Government commissions".
Why Wellington's Green Deputy Mayor voted against tripling cycleway budget
Sarah Free defends her controversial vote at "shambles" council budget meeting.
Heads should roll over Wellington's $6.4b transport plan
Accountability starts at the top for unacceptable state of Let's Get Wellington Moving.
'I deliberately didn't mince my words': Transport Minister speaks after scathing letter
Michael Wood outlines more of the plan to get Let's Get Wellington Moving actually moving.
Wellingtonians split on proposals to densify city housing
'We might lose a few old houses along the way but there's so much more to be gained.'
Review finds Wellington's $6.4b transport plan at risk of failing
Let's Get Wellington Moving has been found wanting in an internal review.
Wellington's whopping 14pc rates rise; $2.7b for water woes
Mayor Andy Foster says it's the most challenging budget he has ever seen.
No airport bus to Hutt City a 'slap in the face'
The future of the Airport Flyer bus is up for debate at a transport meeting this morning.
Kākā baby boom: Native bird numbers increasing in the capital
Pet owners are asked to keep their dogs on a leash around Wellington's reserves.
Review into Let's Get Wellington Moving to be made public
The $6.4 billion transport plan's lengthily 'health check' has left many frustrated.
Wellington's new convention centre secures Festival for the Future
The building is one of the only council construction projects on time and on budget.
Tax relief off the cards for quake-prone apartment owners
Wellington apartment owners are desperate for help in the face of financial ruin.
Critics question salute for Queen on NZ's national day
Wellington councillor says a lot of needless pain occurred when guns came to New Zealand.
Council agrees to underwrite World of Wearable Arts
WOW agrees to be exclusive to Wellington for the next five years as part of the deal.
Wellington City's economy forecast to bounce back by 2022
Wellington's public sector is both the city's strength and its vulnerability economically.
Notice of Motion filed to establish Māori Ward in Wellington
City councillor Jill Day has the support of the mayor and seven other councillors.
Burst pipes in Wellington: Council wants more money to assess network
"The first concern is making sure we understand the state of it," said the Mayor.
Victoria University's new 'Wellington' sign reignites name change stoush
The university has applied for resource consent to install new signs on Rutherford House.
Aon insurance employee leaves job after online death threat
Wellington City councillor Rebecca Matthews reported the threat at the end of last year.
'Essential' toilet flushing only: Burst water pipe disrupts Wgtn traffic
Residents are asked to flush the toilet only if essential.