Latest from Wellington City Council

'Trying to shut down venues one by one': Owner says authorities 'killing' bars

Two of Jose Ubiaga bars have been put into liquidation this month.

Huge water leak delivers perfect backdrop for PM's sharp warning to councils

Tory Whanau has accused Christopher Luxon of punching down in his speech to mayors.

Double standard? Ministry vacated staff from one quake risk building, left school kids in another

Ministry of Education is under fire from Wellington Girls' College as kids work from home.

'Oh, he got you did he?': Owner's response when unmuzzled dog bites man

The dog was already on a short leash when he attacked a stranger.

Wellington councillors walk out of meeting, refuse controversial crossing vote

'I just feel fundamentally uncomfortable about playing role of traffic engineer here.'

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".

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.