Whats On in Wellington: Anniversary weekend activities
There's an event for all weather conditions this Wellington Anniversary weekend.
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Latest fromWellington City Council
Shelly Bay occupation: Mau Whenua 'resolute' after serving trespass notice to developers
Mau Whenua yesterday served a trespass notice to The Wellington Company.
Shipping container 'home' not approved
The makeshift dwelling as it is being advertised was not approved, the council said.
Council investigates $390/wk shipping container 'home'
The listing was taken down by Trade Me's Trust and Safety team last night.
A Capital Letter: Why Wellingtonians need to stop whinging
Absolutely Positively Wellington has apparently turned into the city people love to hate.
'Stunning' evening kicks off Wellington's Gardens Magic Festival
The festival opens on Tuesday night with New Zealand music group OdESSA from 8pm.
Wellington residents grow unhappier about council decision-making
Fewer than a third of residents are satisfied with how the council makes decisions.
How Wellington became the poster child for NZ's water infrastructure crisis
A year of broken pipes, streets moments from being flooded with sewage, and politics.
Engineers withdraw from building consent work in Wellington
Insurance concerns leave Wellington City Council's building consents team short.
Roadworks and delays as Wellingtonians return to work
Drivers are also been told to expect heavier traffic as people return home.
Wellington likely to have warm, dry New year
Those hoping for a better 2021 will at least start the new year with better weather.
A Capital Letter: pipes, politics and pandemics - Wellington Mayor Andy Foster's year
The cracks in mayoralty began at the same time the cracks in the water pipes exploded.
Wellington's famous Mittens the cat tops the pop charts
The iconic cat has made it into the hot singles chart with Mittens - Official Song.
Audit NZ finds significant problems with Wellington Water's performance measures
The company has been unable to accurately report water loss, overflows, and complaints.
KiwiRail backs down over new Wellington ferry terminal location
The state-owned enterprise now says it's focus is on Kaiwharawhara for the location.
Labradors voted top dogs in quirky council survey
"Captain Nana Spider-Pig Wolfenstein the Second" was also a favourite dog name.
Insurance company investigating threat against councillor
The company is working to establish whether one of its employees is involved.
Wellington rates hike: Regional council indicates 13% rise
Action on climate change, lower bus patronage, and reforms are behind the increase.
City councillors signal a return to Wellington's Civic Square
Mayor Andy Foster says the heart of the city feels like it's in an induced coma.
Save Mt Vic: 800 residents sign petition to save suburb's heritage
Residents say the draft spatial plan puts a key part of Wellington's identity at risk.
Relationship between Wellington Water and council found wanting
Report finds a lack of trust and a relationship in need of a 'fundamental reset'.
Wellington indoor arena could be shafted for $85m venues upgrade
Bills for Wellington's creative infrastructure are mounting amid latest budget blowout.
A Capital Letter: Earthquake-prone building rules need teeth
Opinion: Wellington buildings remaining a risk to people's lives is unacceptable.
Report recommends selling or redeveloping Wellington's Opera House
Wellington's key venues are being used at half their capacity and are not fit for purpose.
Thirty properties without water due to burst main
Thirty properties in central Wellington will be without water until 7pm.
Wellington City Council considers renters' advocacy service
The council is looking to help those caught up in an increasingly volatile rental market.
Wellington Council may demolish Municipal Office Building
The move will shore up future of the city's National Music Centre after budget blowout.
Hundreds of quake strengthening deadlines to expire in Wellington
Owners are feeling financial pressure and the heat is being put on engineers.
'A very good start': Hopes climate change declaration will speed up local action
The council hopes the declaration signals closer partnership with central government.
Tens of thousands of new trees to contribute to carbon sink
The move was announced a day after a climate emergency was declared in New Zealand.
Coastal Wellington homes face soaring premiums as sea levels rise
Wellington homes face soaring insurance premiums within 15 years due to sea level rise.
Shelly Bay: The $500m boutique development, the protest group and the celebrity backer
Wellington's Ihumātao moment: If bulldozers arrive, there's a list of people on speed dial
Shelly Bay occupation: Structures take a knock in wild weather but spirits high
"If that's the worst we're going to be hit with, then we're absolutely fine."
Weather: Roads closed, flights delayed, ferries cancelled, homes evacuated
Take care on your morning commute in the capital, council advises.