Wellington councillors walk out of meeting, refuse controversial crossing vote
'I just feel fundamentally uncomfortable about playing role of traffic engineer here.'
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Tory Whanau’s comms adviser quits after nine months
The pair previously worked together at the Green Party.
'Not acceptable:' Someone dies at Wellington's waterfront every 1.7 years
But, the city council still has to finalise funding for waterfront safety improvements.
Council officers recommend using debt to fund raised pedestrian crossings
NZTA advised the council it would not fund "raised safety platforms".
'I miss him every minute of the day': Grieving dad wants harbour safety improvements
An inquest begins today into how Sandy Calkin died in Wellington Harbour in 2021.
'She just wanted to go home to her baby': Father describes daughter's last moments before fatal hit and run
Jason Tuitama told police: 'I know I shouldn't have driven; I've drunk too much.'
Why your next rates bill will make you angry: Shane Te Pou
OPINION: A dark cloud hangs over local government. Kiwis are about to feel the reality.
How many of Tory Whanau’s 27 campaign promises has she achieved?
And why her flagship policy never will be.
Wellington council spends $593m to fulfil housing deal with Helen Clark Govt
About 3000 people live in social housing owned by Wellington City Council.
Editorial: Reading sale confirms Tory Whanau's deal was a dud
OPINION: Far from 'killing' Courtenay Place, the deal falling through proved a lifeline.
Council erred in decision-making process over Thorndon Quay, court finds
The saga continues over the controversial carparks to cycleway plan on Thorndon Quay.
Wellington’s derelict Reading Cinema complex for sale
The sale comes after a controversial council deal fell through.
Wellington's Cranfields to stay open after 'overwhelming support'
The owner said she wants to work with a council that isn't 'hostile to business'.
Rugby club applies to renew liquor licence after patron jailed for fatal hit-and-run
Jason Tuitama told police: 'I know I shouldn't have driven; I've drunk too much.'
NZTA urgently investigated safety concerns raised by train bosses against KiwiRail
The operators of the Auckland and Wellington networks wrote to NZTA about their concerns.
Political Roundup: Wellington’s winter of discontent
OPINION: Dissatisfaction with the Wellington City Council has hit new highs.
Wellington Zoo attracts record visitors, so why is it losing money?
The zoo is aiming to introduce new experiences to boost revenue.
'Political obituary': Wellington City Council passes budget, avoids Govt intervention
The council has been divided over the proposal to sell its shares in Wellington Airport.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Wellington City Council needs to call the grown ups in
OPINION: Doubts are emerging that the council's Long-Term Plan will pass.
Tory Whanau pushes on with airport sale despite councillors' changed stance
If the same vote to sell the council's shares was held tomorrow, it would fail.
Last ditch bid for Wellington council airport shares, will Govt send in commissioners?
Minister says it would be a significant issue if the council can't pass long-term plan.
Analysis: Why Tory Whanau’s crumbling support is good for Wellington
Division in a left-voting bloc could be the making of the mayor and her colleagues.
Editorial: Vacant buildings, serious fall should ring alarm bells for Wellington
OPINION: It's pure luck nobody died on Monday night.
Tory Whanau wins praise for revealing ADHD diagnosis
Mayor "positively overwhelmed" by reception she has received since detailing condition.
Opinion - Airport shares sale raises new questions about Wellington's 'financial crisis'
Surprise $450m budget problem was revealed before vote to sell council's airport shares.
Tory Whanau reveals ADHD diagnosis with 'traits of autism'
The mayor's diagnosis came while she was seeking help for her drinking problem.
'Discriminatory': Councils voice opposition to Māori wards bill at select committee
The bill was part of National's coalition agreements with Act and NZ First.
Wellington City Council votes to sell its airport shares
The decision is a significant win for Mayor Tory Whanau.
Editorial: Tory Whanau’s smart business move after Reading failure
OPINION: It's a win the mayor needed after the controversial cinema deal collapsed.
Sharesies, Willis Bond, Yu Mei: Who’s who in Tory Whanau’s new business group
Business high flyers to advise the mayor directly as capital braces for disruptive change.
'Visual insult': Residents outraged after squiggly line painted along walkway
A council staff member said a contractor had been trialling a new machine.
'Feel lied to': Council floats Khandallah Pool closure amid 18 per cent rates hike
Residents wonder what their rates are paying for if not community facilities.
Wellingtonians campaign to save the Khandallah Pool from closure
Alfie and Henry Pickers are among a large number of Wellingtonians campaigning to save the Khandallah Pool from closure by the Wellington City Council. Video / Mark Mitchell
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau missed half of airport board meetings in past year
Report reveals the mayor attended only four out of eight meetings in the past year.