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.
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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.
Wellington City councillor reveals stress, panic attacks and fear
"I didn't even know what was happening, I just started feeling a lot of pain in my chest."
Top Wellington restaurant closes for earthquake strengthening
The plant-based restaurant is just across the road from the Prime Minister's residence.
Application for Shelly Bay judicial review dismissed
A $500 million development at Shelly Bay has been bogged down in several legal challenges.
Wellington mayor Andy Foster's chief of staff quits
Sarah Owen has been in the role for less than a year.
Comment: Why Wellington can't die in a ditch over water meters
Demand could outstrip water supply in the Wellington region by as early as 2026.
Crackdown: Wellington brunches bottom out at four drinks
A video of people sculling mimosas was the final straw for one establishment.
'Still fights to fight': More gender neutral bathrooms in Wellington
Gender diverse Wellingtonians call for accessibility in public and private settings.
Wellington bus drivers could see base rate bumped up
The proposed deal would see the drivers' base rate rise from $19.40 up to $22.10 per hour.
Wellington City takes first step to establish Māori ward
Councillor Jill Day: 'Māori voice must be at the table, it can't be left to chance'.
Upper Hutt barely increases water renewals investment, others quadruple budget
Upper Hutt increases its renewal budget by just 15 per cent, despite region's water woes.
Vic Uni gets resource consent for controversial sign featuring 'Wellington'
University pushes ahead with brand refresh, which opponents call a name change by stealth.
Wellington pedestrian, cyclist deaths and injuries disproportionate
Council data shows nearly half of serious injuries involve someone on foot or on a bike.
'Strategic leadership vacuum': Positions vacant at Let's Get Wellington Moving
Five are 'lead' roles, one 'managerial', one 'partner', and legal and comms advisors.
'Problem' - Wellington has no seat at table on water steering body
Wellington's water leaders say it's strange and problematic they're not at the table.
'Potential for violence always there': Hospo and bouncer staff on Wellington CBD
Police are investigating an alleged assault outside a Wellington nightclub last weekend.
Wellington City Council proposes one-off rates increase of 13.5 per cent
Wellington City Council has finalised its budget for the next 10 years.
Wellington Mayor backtracks after Central Library controversy
Privatisation of part of the library building is set to be taken completely off the table.
Wellington City Council pulls the plug on $76 million loan for airport
Confusion over one line in the city council's operating budget sets alarm bells ringing.
Wellington Water Committee chairman to resign
One committee member breaks ranks to say she has lost confidence in David Bassett.
Opinion: Wgtn Mayor's inability to learn - and be a leader
Andy Foster's proposal to re-litigate the central library has set off a nuclear reaction.
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
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