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.
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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.
Auckland Council falls short on boarding house checks
WCC has left questions about its processes unanswered for more than a week.
'Could that be us?': Probe into buildings similar to Loafers Lodge
The city council says it will provide information as soon as it can.
'Fire! Fire': Screams as residents flee smoke-filled corridors, earlier alarm scares
'Whatever people said about that building, it was our home' - hostel resident
Wellington bar The George insolvent: landlord changed locks, $800,000+ owed
Landlord changed locks after bar failed to pay rent, and IRD makes move.
Inside the Wellington mayor’s office: Who’s who and how much they’re paid
There are eight positions in Tory Whanau's office.
30km/h speed limits proposed for 93 per cent of Wellington streets
Wellington City councillors have voted to put the draft plan out for public consultation.
Wellington council investigating more fencing after tragic harbour deaths
More fencing is being looked at to deter people from accessing the wharf edge.
Fluoride failure to raining street lamps - when will Wellington officials learn?
OPINION: Faulty street lamps have come crashing to the ground, risking injury or death.
Wellington’s falling street lamps: 17,000 at risk of failure
Wellington City Council has revealed its findings from an urgent investigation.
Opinion: Light rail could get the axe to keep Wellington moving
National has already promised to kill light rail if it gets into Government.
Wellington Mayor says Auckland council cuts will 'rip heart' of city
Fnd out exactly how much money is being spent on what.
A Capital Letter: Wellington mayor looks to block the blocs
The mayor wants to avoid bloc voting from now on following a testy budget meeting.
Wellington’s convention centre Tākina $5.75m over budget
The new building is still on track to open in mid-2023.