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Pioneering Rainbow Action Plan Adopted In Wellington
Thursday, 4 September 2025, 2:20 pm | Wellington City Council
“As the first council in New Zealand to pass a comprehensive Rainbow Action Plan, we are proud to lead the way in ensuring all Wellingtonians have a city where they feel safe, respected, and seen,” Cr O’Neill says. More >>
Focus On Local Elections With Candidate Videos Going Live
Monday, 25 August 2025, 9:18 am | Wellington City Council
The Council’s Deputy Electoral Officer Jennifer Parker says the videos are just one of several initiatives available to make voting more accessible for everyone. More >>
Construction Finished, Fit-Out Starts On Te Matapihi
Friday, 22 August 2025, 12:03 pm | Wellington City Council
“After four years of construction, Te Matapihi is now restored to more than 100 percent of the new building standard, and we’re looking forward to completing the internal fit–out, bringing back the books, and celebrating the reopening with Wellingtonians ... More >>
Council Enterprise Income Divisions?
Friday, 15 August 2025, 10:45 am | Wellington City Council
Morgan suggests that specialised areas might be in goods such as rubbish bags as a possible example and perhaps in the information technology space which could be developed internally and then owned by the council. More >>
Historic Partnership: Wellington And Ramallah Sign Friendly City Agreement
Wednesday, 6 August 2025, 7:59 pm | Wellington City Council
“This agreement with Wellington marks a significant milestone for the people of Ramallah and all Palestinians. At a time of profound hardship for our nation, this gesture of friendship resonates deeply,” says Mayor Kassis. More >>
70 Candidates Running In Wellington City Council Elections
Monday, 4 August 2025, 11:11 am | Wellington City Council
Of the nominations there are 12 Mayoral candidates, 46 Councillor candidates, and 8 candidates for the Tawa Community Board. More >>
Wellington Celebrates Community Champions
Friday, 1 August 2025, 7:55 am | Wellington City Council
The Pōneke Civic Awards, formerly known as the Absolutely Positively Wellingtonian Awards, were established in 1986 to recognise Wellingtonians who have given significant voluntary service in the areas of community service or welfare, sport, culture, the ... More >>
Cr Chung Code Of Conduct Complaints - Decision
Friday, 25 July 2025, 12:07 pm | Wellington City Council
In his message to the complainants and elected members, Mr Prosser wrote that, as the Mayor was involved in the matter, it fell to him as Chief Executive to consider the complaints as required under the Council’s Code of Conduct. More >>
Candidate Nominations For Wellington City Council Local Elections Close Next Week
Friday, 25 July 2025, 11:36 am | Wellington City Council
The Council’s Deputy Electoral Officer Jennifer Parker says Mayoral and Ward Councillor candidate nominations are still being received, and currently looking set to be more than previous years, but with just a week to go, other interested parties are encouraged ... More >>
Safety Points Trial Aimed At Making Streets Feel Safer
Tuesday, 22 July 2025, 12:42 pm | Wellington City Council
Safety Points, clearly marked intercoms that connect people to help immediately if they’re feeling unsafe or need support in the city, have been installed in three different locations in Wellington’s central city. More >>
Earthquake-Prone Building Notice Confirmed For Embassy Theatre – But It’s Business As Usual
Wednesday, 16 July 2025, 12:07 pm | Wellington City Council
In October 2024, Wellington City Council – in its capacity as the regulator – requested a Seismic Assessment to give the Embassy Theatre a formal New Building Standard (NBS) rating. More >>
Streetworks Start In Preparation For Te Ngākau Civic Precinct Reopening
Wednesday, 9 July 2025, 10:24 am | Wellington City Council
The combination of these different projects is likely to cause some disruption for Wellington residents, businesses and visitors during this period, but a coordinated approach will minimise the impact. More >>
Wellington City Council Releases Pre-Election Report For 2025
Tuesday, 8 July 2025, 3:11 pm | Wellington City Council
The 2025 report highlights some key challenges and opportunities ahead, encouraging candidates to consider how these may influence their decision-making as possible future Councillors. More >>
Candidate Nominations For Wellington City Council Local Elections Open Tomorrow
Thursday, 3 July 2025, 10:28 am | Wellington City Council
Alongside the Mayoral race, 15 Councillors will also be elected to represent the five wards in Pōneke, and voters on the Māori roll can vote for a Councillor from the Māori ward – Te Whanganui-a-Tara. More >>
New Location For Toi Pōneke Arts Centre Announced
Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 12:03 pm | Wellington City Council
The current Toi Pōneke Abel Smith Street premises will close early June 2026 to coincide with the new site opening at 3-6 Market Lane – located in part of the iconic building on the corner of Cable Street and Market Lane. More >>
Birds Of A Feather Flock Together On Coastal Beaches
Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 10:49 am | Wellington City Council
The Wellington coastline is a vital refuge for many indigenous manu (birds),37 native bird species to be exact, with more than half (20 species) classified as threatened or at risk. More >>
Wellington City Sets Course: Annual Plan And Amended Long-Term Plan Adopted
Friday, 27 June 2025, 4:07 pm | Wellington City Council
The 2025/26 Annual Plan and associated budget includes an average rates increase of 12 percent, including 1.4 percent for the sludge levy. This is slightly below the forecast for the year in the 2024-34 Long-term Plan. More >>
Next Steps Towards More And Quicker Bus Trips
Tuesday, 24 June 2025, 4:35 pm | Wellington City Council
Ahead of meetings in August, elected members from the Regional Council and City Council are being updated this week on the proposed Harbour Quays corridor, including stop locations and the services likely to use the route initially. More >>
Te Matapihi Ki Te Ao Nui Design A Library Card Competition Opens
Monday, 23 June 2025, 10:42 am | Wellington City Council
The competition is open to all ages in two categories (13 years and under and 14 years and over). The winning artworks will feature on the new limited-edition library card, and be used by thousands of Wellingtonians – and the winners will receive ... More >>
Better Coordination To Tackle Homelessness In Wellington
Thursday, 19 June 2025, 2:21 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council’s Kōrau Mātiniti Social, Cultural and Economic Committee today approved $460,000 in funding to establish the Homelessness Coordination Service, which will be led by the three frontline agencies working with some of the city’s ... More >>
