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Upgrades Planned For Bunny Street And Brooklyn
Wednesday, 7 October 2026, 4:17 pm | Wellington City Council
Today the committee gave the go-ahead for improvements on Bunny Street outside Wellington Railway Station, and a revised package of transport and pedestrian upgrades up to Brooklyn. More >>
Wellington’s Rating Policy – Have Your Say
Thursday, 1 October 2026, 3:28 pm | Wellington City Council
Mayor Andrew Little says it is really important for Wellingtonians to have their say about the rating policy because it affects the way council sets rates across the city’s residents and businesses. More >>
Greg O’Connor Elected Unopposed In Takapū/Northern General Ward By-Election
Thursday, 1 October 2026, 3:17 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council received one nomination during the Takapū/Northern General Ward by-election nominations period, from Mr Greg O’Connor. More >>
Wellington City Council Responds To Moa Point Prosecution
Thursday, 1 October 2026, 2:52 pm | Wellington City Council
Greater Wellington Regional Council has an important and independent regulatory role. We anticipated this was likely. More >>
Government’s Head Start Failure A Costly Misstep For Wellington Region
Thursday, 24 September 2026, 12:20 pm | Wellington City Council
“There was considerable time and effort spent on chasing the Government’s amalgamation demands, that we could’ve spent delivering the services and facilities that our communities expect," says Wellington City Mayor Andrew Little. More >>
S&P's Rating Outlook Revised To Stable
Wednesday, 23 September 2026, 4:24 pm | Wellington City Council
The report says the stable outlook reflects its view that Wellington City will manage its very high debt burden through tight expense control and strong liquidity management over the next two years. More >>
Capital Festivals Celebrate The Bold, The Old, And The New
Wednesday, 23 September 2026, 10:32 am | Wellington City Council
Oriental Bay 1926 City Archives (Photo/Supplied) Wellington City Council is proud to support three significant festivals showcasing and celebrating what makes the capital special – its people, its history, its landscape and architecture. The ... More >>
Lessons To Learn From Review Of Wellington Library Website
Monday, 14 September 2026, 3:27 pm | Wellington City Council
The review concluded a different approach could have delivered a less expensive website that remained fit for purpose in supporting the relaunch of Te Matapihi and the wider Te Ngākau precinct. More >>
Nominations Now Open For Takapū/Northern Ward By-Election
Saturday, 5 September 2026, 2:13 pm | Wellington City Council
Deputy Electoral Officer Meipara Poata encourages people to stand in the by-election. More >>
Smart Data, Better Insights – Online Tool Puts Pōneke Travel Data At Your Fingertips
Friday, 4 September 2026, 1:29 pm | Wellington City Council
The dashboard brings together data from the city's network of transport sensors to provide an easy-to-use tool to find out about walking, biking and vehicle movement across Pōneke. More >>
Pōneke Set To Ruffle Feathers With Its Pick Of The Flock For Bird Of The Year
Thursday, 3 September 2026, 2:14 pm | Wellington City Council
Councillor Rebecca Matthews, Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne Board Member, says it’s great to see Wellington get behind an ‘underbird’. More >>
Quality Of Life Survey Reflects Challenges Around The Country
Wednesday, 2 September 2026, 1:09 pm | Wellington City Council
80 pc of Wellingtonians rate theirpersonal quality of life positively, above the seven-city average of 76 pc. Wellington performs well on measures like walkability, usage of public transport, access to green spaces, and inclusion and culture. More >>
Spring Into Action With Events Coming Up This September
Thursday, 27 August 2026, 10:23 am | Wellington City Council
September also sees the motu celebrate te reo Māori as an official language of New Zealand with Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2026, including events, activities and educational resources so everyone can take part. More >>
Khandallah Pool To Remain Closed For 2026/27 Summer Season
Tuesday, 25 August 2026, 10:25 am | Wellington City Council
The decision has been made to support the next phase of the project, including site surveys, investigations and enabling works required ahead of construction, which is currently planned to start February 2027. More >>
Wellington City Council Acknowledges The Passing Of Councillor Tony Randle
Sunday, 9 August 2026, 5:54 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is deeply saddened to acknowledge the passing of Councillor Tony Randle, a sitting councillor for Takapū/Northern Ward. Cr Randle was first elected to Wellington City Council in 2022 and was re-elected in 2025. He was widely ... More >>
Kaicycle Digs Local Community Supreme Award
Thursday, 30 July 2026, 7:51 am | Wellington City Council
With over 80 finalists for these awards, it really shines a spotlight on the remarkable mahi and invaluable contribution these groups and individuals provide to meet the diverse needs within our community. More >>
Work On First New Central City Park In Two Decades Set To Start
Thursday, 23 July 2026, 9:22 am | Wellington City Council
The park,locatedon the corner of Taranaki Street and Frederick Street,will provide a welcoming space for people to gather, relax, and enjoy the outdoors in one of the city’s most densely populated neighbourhoods. More >>
Chill With The All Blacks And Matariki Ahi Kā This Long Weekend
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 11:37 am | Wellington City Council
Head along to HNRY Stadium on Saturday and show your aroha or amore as the All Blacks take on Italy in the sell-out second test of the Nations Rugby Championship. More >>
One For The Books, As Te Matapihi Ki Te Ao Nui Reaches Half A Million Visits In Record Time
Friday, 3 July 2026, 12:52 pm | Wellington City Council
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui was on track to reach 1.8 million visitors in its first year – or 4900 people a day – but this week’s milestone means it could reach that faster than expected. More >>
Don’t Miss Matariki This Month, It’s Going To Be Stellar
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 2:39 pm | Wellington City Council
Mayor Andrew Little says Matariki Ahi Kā is an opportunity to reflect on our connections to our ancestors and communities, and to acknowledge our loved ones who have departed. More >>
