Wellington City Office of the Mayor - Latest News [Page 1]
Capital’s Incoming Mayor Announces Deputy And Key Committees
Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 12:33 pm | Wellington City Office of the Mayor
Deputy Mayor-elect Ben McNulty says he is excited for the opportunity to help lead the Capital during challenging times. More >>
Wellington Mayors Endorse 10-Year Emergency Management Strategy
Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 4:21 pm | Wellington City Office of the Mayor
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau, Chair of the Wellington Region Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group Joint Committee, says the strategy’s overarching vision is to build resilient communities that are connected, capable, and ready to respond ... More >>
“Let’s Celebrate Pride Without Fear” – Mayor Tory Whanau
Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 1:16 pm | Wellington City Office of the Mayor
Public safety is paramount. To safeguard the rainbow community’s celebration, a dedicated Police response, backed by substantial resources, will be deployed. More >>
Wellington Mayor Establishes Mayoral Business Group
Wednesday, 22 May 2024, 2:06 pm | Wellington City Office of the Mayor
The Mayoral Business Group pulls together leaders from a range of key sectors like retail, hospitality, tech, property development and the creative sector. More >>
Thinking of refugees on Holocaust Remembrance Day
Thursday, 28 January 2016, 10:08 am | Wellington City Office of the Mayor
Thinking of refugees on Holocaust Remembrance Day On Holocaust Remembrance Day, Mayor Celia Wade-Brown made a strong link between awareness of the Holocaust and the refugees in Europe seventy years later. She called on Wellingtonians and New ... More >>
Ambitious investment plan to grow Capital
Thursday, 11 December 2014, 10:36 am | Wellington City Office of the Mayor
An ambitious investment plan to propel the Capital’s economy forward for the next decade has been introduced by Mayor Celia Wade-Brown to overwhelming support from Wellington City Councillors. More >>
Wellington gives Convention Centre a big tick
Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 10:11 am | Wellington City Office of the Mayor
Wellingtonians are right behind plans for the convention centre and five-star Hilton Hotel proposed for a vacant site opposite Te Papa. City Councillors agreed to the Convention Centre in principle in June and Mayor Celia Wade-Brown says the public ... More >>
New Deputy Mayor and fresh lineup for Wellington City Counci
Friday, 18 October 2013, 9:15 am | Wellington City Office of the Mayor
Justin Lester will be appointed as Wellington City’s new Deputy Mayor, Mayor Celia Wade-Brown announced today. More >>
Solar Energy Expands Rapidly In Wellington Schools
Tuesday, 17 September 2013, 4:47 pm | Wellington City Office of the Mayor
Solar panels will be installed in 16 Wellington schools over the next three years under a joint venture between Wellington City Council and Genesis Energy. More >>
Recognising local government's place in NZ’s constitution
Monday, 22 July 2013, 10:31 am | Wellington City Office of the Mayor
The Local Government sector has endorsed Wellington's proposal to ensure Local Government’s role is recognised within New Zealand’s Constitution. Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown proposed the move at the 2013 LGNZ Annual General Meeting in Hamilton, Sunday 21st ... More >>
Local govt endorses smooth transition to new liquor laws
Monday, 22 July 2013, 9:42 am | Wellington City Office of the Mayor
The local government sector has unanimously supported Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown’s proposal that local alcohol policies should be able to be implemented immediately when the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 comes into effect, rather than defaulting ... More >>
Storm update – 8.15am – Mayor’s comments
Friday, 21 June 2013, 8:25 am | Wellington City Office of the Mayor
Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown has praised the workers and volunteers who have toiled in treacherous conditions overnight to help the Wellington area get through the southerly storm. More >>
Wellington Town Hall strengthening given green light
Friday, 14 June 2013, 8:43 am | Wellington City Office of the Mayor
The Wellington City Council voted unanimously today to invest in the strengthening of the Town Hall, budgeted at $43 million. More >>
Smart Energy For a Smart Capital
Thursday, 13 June 2013, 5:14 pm | Wellington City Office of the Mayor
Wellington City Councillors today recommended the 2013/14 Annual Plan to Council, anticipating a rates rise of less than 2.8 percent. More >>
Healthy Growth In Capital’s Inner City Living
Thursday, 30 May 2013, 3:56 pm | Wellington City Office of the Mayor
Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown has welcomed the release of building consents statistics today, which show healthy growth ahead for housing developments in central Wellington. More >>
Regional Wellington Attractions Awarded Funds Boost
Wednesday, 24 April 2013, 3:36 pm | Wellington City Office of the Mayor
Four significant regional projects that help make the Wellington region a great place to live, work and especially play have received a financial boost, following the collaboration of some of the region’s councils to benefit significant arts, cultural ... More >>
