False start: Wellington's $200m library fix questioned
Debate over the future of the city's central library has been delayed at the last minute.
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$200m problem: Why is Wellington's central library closed?
It wasn't damaged in the Kaikoura earthquake, it's not even technically earthquake prone.
Wellington's closed central library will cost $200m to repair
Documents reveal options to get the city's heart beating again and how much they'll cost.
New legal challenge launched over Shelly Bay development
Enterprise Miramar has filed judicial review proceedings at the High Court.
Second chance for a Lime e-scooter NZ trifecta
A spot in the e-scooter market is up for grabs in some of the country's biggest cities.
What did Wellington's mayor learn on his $30k leadership course?
Ratepayers may never know, Andy Foster has refused to answer questions about it.
Auckland parking wardens' lenient approach before crackdown next week
You might want to thank your parking warden, this time.
120 tonnes in one day: Wellington recycling like 'Christmas on steroids'
Tonnes of recycling ending up at the landfill every day so the system isn't overwhelmed.
Wellington City Council back issuing parking tickets
Hundreds of parking tickets are being issued per day in Wellington.
A popular Wellington four-wheel-driving track could close indefinitely
A busy four-wheel-drive track could be closed indefinitely.
Wellington's back to work footpath etiquette explained
No looking at your cellphones if possible, not even to gaze upon your latest Tinder match.
Council pay cuts only for those earning more than $100k
New legislation gives the Remuneration Authority power to make pay cuts.
Wellington mayor refuses to disclose pay cut details
Andy Foster says a request for which charities he's donating to is 'too intrusive'.
Free parking is over: Wellingtonians slapped with 800 fines
Some motorists in the CBD have been caught out twice in one day.
Wellington Zoo to reopen for free in level 2
It's free entry at the zoo until the end of next month.
Wellington's stockpiled recycling bound for the landfill
Recycling collections are resuming in the city but no promises material will be recycled.
Move to make Wellington's most confusing intersection safer
Motorists navigate Cuba St crossroads with wild hand gestures and awkward side glances.
Locked out: Wellington City Council media flip-flop
ANALYSIS: Those making decisions with other people's money should welcome transparency.
David Jones dispels rumours it's closing NZ stores for good
The retailer has confirmed it has no plans to change its store operations in New Zealand.
Divided council finds unity the day it's told to 'pull finger'
Wellington City Council has presented a relatively united front over emergency budget.
First-home buyer rates rebate saved from chopping block
Many consider the policy to be a 'fizzer' with just 130 successful applications.
Appeal for divided Wellington City Council to 'pull finger'
Mayors voice growing concerns: 'What's bad for Wellington is bad for the region'.
Kāpiti mayor tells Wellington City to be region's leader
Kāpiti mayor challenges Wellington politicians to focus on a post Covid-19 world.
Wellington Council divided over need for outside help to sort squabbles
Wellington's mayor calls in outside help, but not everyone is keen on the idea.
Complaint against city councillor after 'Facebook attack'
Accusations have been levelled against first-term councillor Tamatha Paul.
Wellington mayor calls in facilitator over divided council
COMMENT: Andy Foster appears to be at his wits' end with his divided councillors.
Freak wave fiasco: 'I don't want to be picking up bodies on the beach'
Failed systems left residents scrambling to protect their properties from freak waves.
Council pay cuts: Who's taking them, who's not
Some have jumped to take voluntary cuts, others have called them 'morally indefensible'.
Residents criticise communication after freak waves flood road, properties
The 6 metre waves appeared to come out of nowhere on a fine, calm day.
Technicians leave families, brave pandemic to fix sludge pipes
Five experts have travelled across the world from Germany to fix Wellington's water woes.
Wellington's $650 million funding request for projects
Wellington City Council has 10 key projects on its list.
Wellington homes evacuated after huge waves hit
Five houses have been evacuated as waves smash over the road.
Wellington City Council throws out rates freeze
Lower rates increases will instead be worked on amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Councils warned rates freezes could cripple economic recovery
The cost of rates freezes could hit just as people are getting back on their feet.