Council paying $25m a year in interest on debt
Wellington City Council's AA+ credit rating now has a negative outlook.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromWellington City Council
'Stalemate': Council votes to plug Wellington Town Hall blowout
The council has agreed to fund a cost increase of up to $147m.
Youngsters sought for information on huge fire
The four children were also seen in Cuba Mall about 10 minutes before the fire started.
Meeting held in secret on Wellington's deserted Reading Cinema
A councillor says if the public knew what has been agreed, they'd be incandescent.
The financial crises in our biggest cities: What it means for you
Two of our largest cities face tough financial decisions, and potential huge rates hikes.
Wellington mayor says accusations of financial ‘coverup’ are laughable
A Wellington City councillor says a looming debt crisis is being kept behind closed doors.
Fines for building owners increased four times after Loafers Lodge fire
The Government has also agreed to a new offence for negligent building inspectors.
National will scrap Golden Mile plan if contract remains unsigned
The party says it would be inappropriate to sign the contract this close to the election.
Why Wellington’s ‘financial crisis’ is being kept secret
The city is facing a financial reality that could hamper Mayor Tory Whanau's big promises.
A Capital Letter: No, I don’t want your dog on the beach
The worst experience is finding you've put your towel down on top of dog poo.
'Thank God': Let's Get Wellington Moving put out of its misery
OPINION: National's promised to kill it and the Government has announced its own changes.
Council unable to contact those worst-affected by privacy breach
Police had out-of-date contact details for some of the people involved.
'Big poo' threat in Wellington letterboxes
The Wellington City Council has seen the funny side of the faux stickers.
Hounded out: Wellington mayor's dog evicted from office, leaving town
The Wellington mayor’s dog, Teddy, will be sent to live out of town.
Frank Kitts Park playground saved from being turned into patch of grass
The revamp will cost the Wellington City Council $7 million.
Wellington’s Frank Kitts Park playground upgrade downscaled
One option under consideration would return the waterfront land to a piece of lawn.
Motorists warned of $150 fines as new cycleway and bus lanes open
People will be given warnings for the first two weeks before live tickets are issued.
‘Harvard loves Teddy’: Wellington mayor’s dog finds favour in New York
Tory Whanau has faced flak at home for bringing her dog to the office.
Kāinga Ora pushing for changes to Wellington’s housing rules
Kāinga Ora spent $800,000 on lawyers, planners, and architects to help its submissions.
Wellington's plan to end homelessness reads more like a wishlist
OPINION: The city council already tried to end homelessness by 2020 and failed.
Wellington chippy insolvent, blames Covid and Parliament protest
The fish and chip venue received $30,000 in funding following the anti-mandate protest.
Council considered evacuating Loafers Lodge due to safety concerns before fatal fire
Wellington City Council considered issuing a dangerous building notice in 2018.
Bitter pill to swallow: Pharmacy closing after 130 years, blames council transport plan
Let's Get Wellington Moving is the 'final nail in the coffin', says the owner.
Mayors making headlines: City leaders who have felt the heat
Mayors around the country have found themselves under fire for their conduct.
Opinion: Capital punishment - tipsy mayor, unpaid bill and the reality about 'privacy'
OPINION: Right to a private life doesn't go very far when a mayor dines at a restaurant.
'Tipsy' Tory Whanau denies asking 'do you know who I am' at restaurant
A waiter says the Wellington Mayor asked 'do you know who I am?' after being cut off.
Auckland's budget debate to Wellington's water boil notice - the biggest local council stories right now
Some of our biggest cities are dealing with budgeting and rates woes.
Worker buried up to waist in water treatment plant incident
The worker was taken to hospital in a moderate condition.
Councillor accused of racism for comments on Chinese garden
Councillor Nicola Young made the comments during yesterday's meeting.
Wellington wins global prize and $650k for controversial cycleways
Wellington’s Paneke Pōneke bike network plan increases 23km of cycleways to 166km.
'Entitled to a private life': Wellington mayor hits back at attendance attacks
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau has faced scrutiny for her absence at events and meetings.
'Huge risk': Rotorua Mayor calls for urgent action after Loafers Lodge tragedy
Some accommodation providers have been described as unsafe.
'Not enough enforcement': Loafers Lodge just one of many lacking safety checks
Eight months before the fire, MBIE said there were too few checks on boarding houses.
Wellington City Council’s deficit forecast to increase
Half of the city's major projects are facing problems.