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Mayor Tory Whanau Launches WCC’s 2025 Restoration Planting

Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 2:30 pm | Wellington City Council

With around 2.5 million plants and trees already established along the town belt and coastal reserves, the Council is well on its way to planting three million by 2030. More >>

This Pink Shirt Day (and Any Other Day) There’s No Excuse For Abuse

Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 1:02 pm | Wellington City Council

The ‘We are Wellingtonians’ campaign will include videos, social media, written content and information for internal and external audiences, starting from Pink Shirt Day and leading up to the elections in October. More >>

Biannual Oriental Bay Sand Shift Happening Next Week

Friday, 9 May 2025, 1:37 pm | Wellington City Council

The work involves moving sand from Freyberg Beach to Oriental Bay to maintain the size and shape of the beaches. More >>

Housing Boost For Wellington As WCC Extends Te Kainga

Thursday, 8 May 2025, 2:51 pm | Wellington City Council

The Committee approved Councillor Geordie Rogers’ amendment to the Housing Action Plan, seconded by Councillor Rebecca Matthews, which will extend Te Kainga by five years and increase the supply of affordable rental properties in Wellington. More >>

Fines-free Wellington Libraries See 30% Boom In New Users

Monday, 5 May 2025, 2:07 pm | Wellington City Council

“We’re thrilled to see both a significant increase in new library members and strong borrowing numbers among children and teenagers,” says Mayor Tory Whanau. More >>

Pōneke Weather Update – 8.45am

Friday, 2 May 2025, 9:07 am | Wellington City Council

Members of the public are urged to avoid the Town Belt and the city's reserves due to reports of multiple fallen trees. Council staff are checking tracks and starting work to clear fallen or unstable trees. More >>

Wellington City Council Weather Update – 3.20pm - Facilities Closing Early

Thursday, 1 May 2025, 3:34 pm | Wellington City Council

The Council’s Chief Operating Officer, James Roberts, says the early closures are in the interests of reducing the risk to members of the public and to enable staff to get home early in case the weather deteriorates further this evening. More >>

Wellington City Council storm update – 11.30am

Thursday, 1 May 2025, 11:39 am | Wellington City Council

Wellingtonians are advised to stay indoors if possible and take extra care if travelling due to the conditions. More >>

Go-Ahead Given To Finalise Ground-Lease Sale Negotiations

Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 4:48 pm | Wellington City Council

Today’s debate and vote on the ground leases was closed to the public given the commercially-confidential nature of the negotiations. The Council will also not identify the individual sites until sales are completed, at which point further information ... More >>

Groundbreaking Work Starts On Golden Mile

Monday, 28 April 2025, 2:00 pm | Wellington City Council

Mayor Tory Whanau says the upgrade of Courtenay Place – one of the capital’s main retail, commercial and entertainment areas – is a game-changer for Wellington. More >>

Wellington Scores “A” In Global Index For Inclusive, Competitive Edge

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 11:59 am | Wellington City Council

The Open for Business City Ratings are determined by a combination of 27 metrics, including business environment accessibility, network readiness, corruption levels, innovation ecosystem health, quality of life standards, and LGBTQ+ inclusivity and ... More >>

Council Upgrades Social Housing To Meet Pōneke’s Changing Needs

Thursday, 17 April 2025, 2:29 pm | Wellington City Council

Housing Upgrade Programme 2 (HUP2) will see a $439.1 million investment, committing the relevant provision of the 2024/34 Long-term Plan budget over the next 10 years to deliver warm, dry, safe, and secure homes for Wellingtonians. More >>

Branch Out With The Blooming Wonderful City Nature Challenge

Thursday, 17 April 2025, 12:46 pm | Wellington City Council

From 25–28 April, Te Upoko o te Ika (Wellington Region) will join over 650 cities worldwide and across Aotearoa to record as many species as possible in the iNaturalist City Nature Challenge. More >>

All You Need To Know About The Upcoming Public Holidays In Pōneke

Monday, 14 April 2025, 12:59 pm | Wellington City Council

Buses will replace trains over the Easter and Anzac long weekends, as KiwiRail carries out planned infrastructure upgrades and rail improvements across all rail lines. Delays are expected, and passengers are encouraged to check timetables before travelling. More >>