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Residents Survey Shows Slight Improvement, But More Work To Be Done
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 2:57 pm | Wellington City Council
Mayor Andrew Little says early signs of improvement are assuring, but it is also a clear message to everyone at council that the work to restore public trust and confidence must continue. More >>
Statement From The Wellington Mayoral Forum On Options For Regional Governance Reform
Friday, 8 May 2026, 1:23 pm | Wellington City Council
The Forum also considered the central government’s announcement about a three-month window to put forward ‘fast track’ proposals. More >>
Expert Business Advisory Groups To Guide Capital’s Economic Future
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 1:47 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from experienced leaders to join three new Expert Business Advisory Groups, to grow jobs and strengthen Wellington’s economic development. More >>
Swap Petrol For Pedals: Wellingtonians Invited To Ride The Bays This May
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 10:38 am | Wellington City Council
The programme is particularly aimed at people who are curious about cycling but may lack confidence, as well as those who haven’t ridden in years, or are looking to get fit or for a more social way to get around. More >>
Heavy-Duty Waste Bags Available To Help Welington City Flood Cleanup
Saturday, 25 April 2026, 6:01 pm | Wellington City Council
These bags can take silt, sodden carpet, small furniture items and asphalt. More >>
State Of Emergency Lifted In Wellington City Following Monday's Rains
Friday, 24 April 2026, 5:40 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City’s Emergency Operations Centre will continue to be staffed and operate until further notice. More >>
Mayoral Relief Fund Launched To Support Wellingtonians Affected By Severe Weather
Thursday, 23 April 2026, 6:40 pm | Wellington City Council
Funds raised will be used by the Wellington City Mission to directly support those impacted by this week’s flooding. The Mission will provide regular updates on funds received and the expenditure from it. More >>
Regional State Of Emergency - Wellington City Update – 7pm
Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 7:43 am | Wellington City Council
People who have had to evacuate from houses can be accommodated at Welington City Mission's Whakamaru facility on Oxford Street, off Adelaide Road, Mt Cook. More >>
Regional State Of Emergency - Wellington City Update – 7pm
Monday, 20 April 2026, 7:11 pm | Wellington City Council
All Wellington City Council public facilities (including libraries, parks, cemeteries, community centres, Akau Tāngi sports centre and swimming pools) are closed this evening and tomorrow, Tuesday 21 April, due to the red heavy rain warning issued ... More >>
Weather Update And Safety Warnings In The Capital
Monday, 20 April 2026, 12:23 pm | Wellington City Council
We ask the public to please be patient, travel to the conditions and report slips or weather-related hazards. More >>
Commemorate Anzac Day In The Capital
Friday, 17 April 2026, 2:25 pm | Wellington City Council
Mayor Andrew Little encourages Wellingtonians of all ages and backgrounds to reflect on the consequences of conflict, and take part in some way, however big or small, on Saturday 25 April. More >>
Answer The Call Of Nature With The City Nature Challenge
Thursday, 16 April 2026, 10:46 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington joins hundreds of other cities around the world taking part in this year’s four-day challenge. More >>
Have Your Say On Wellington’s Draft 2026/27 Annual Plan
Tuesday, 14 April 2026, 9:33 am | Wellington City Council
“We have proposed options to make a more affordable city and keep rises as low as possible, while prioritising services and community facilities, jobs and the economy, and environmental protection,” says Mayor Andrew Little. More >>
Wellington City Council Releases Rates Affordability Report
Tuesday, 7 April 2026, 2:09 pm | Wellington City Council
The report was commissioned to support decision-making for the 2027-37 Long term Plan and budget. Residential rates affordability is measured by looking at rates as a share of household income. This is a common measure for rates affordability. More >>
Easter ‘Eggstras’ To Dye For
Wednesday, 1 April 2026, 3:47 pm | Wellington City Council
On 2 April, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra will perform with acclaimed singer-songwriter Bic Runga presenting songs from her new album Red Sunset, alongside well-known favourites. More >>
Wellington’s Landfill A Trove Of Buried Treasure
Tuesday, 31 March 2026, 11:47 am | Wellington City Council
The audit showed that the Southern Landfill receives 2015 tonnes per week, says Renee Rushton, Wellington City Council’s manager waste minimisation. More >>
Annual Plan Proposals Confirmed For Public Consultation In April
Friday, 27 March 2026, 11:06 am | Wellington City Council
Rates affordability is a major issue for Wellingtonians, and these draft proposals are an important step towards getting the Council’s finances under control, with more work to do. More >>
ULTRA New Zealand Brings Iconic Music Festival, And Major Economic Boost, To Wellington
Thursday, 26 March 2026, 1:31 pm | Wellington City Council
The oneday international music festival will be held on Friday 10 April along the Wellington Waterfront, and is expected to attract 23,000 attendees, with over half of the audience being domestic and international visitors to the city. More >>
First Moa Point Report Released
Friday, 20 March 2026, 3:01 pm | Wellington City Council
“What happened at Moa Point is unacceptable. The bottom line is transparency because Wellingtonians deserve to know why the plant failed, and to have assurance about the response and recovery,” Mayor Andrew Little said. More >>
Wellington City Council Proposes Savings To Bring Rates Increase Down To 7.4 Percent
Friday, 13 March 2026, 12:08 pm | Wellington City Council
The Committee Chair, Councillor Diane Calvert, said: “This is the lowest proposed rates increase in six years and reflects a concerted effort to find savings across the Council." More >>
