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Arts and culture

Discover the city’s public art, heritage sites and libraries, and find out how we support arts and culture in Wellington.


Cemeteries

Search cemetery records and find information about our cemeteries in Karori, Makara and Tawa.


Certificates and licences

Apply to sell alcohol or food, put up a sign, busk, or run a business that needs a health licence or gambling consent.


Climate change, sustainable living and environment

Explore our climate action plan, tree and plant services and how we’re working to become an eco-city.


Community support and resources

Learn about our community services and programmes, apply for funding, and find a community centre near you.


Dogs and other animals

Register your dog, find a dog exercise area, report a dog attack and learn about keeping other animals in Wellington.


Have your say

Give feedback on Council proposals, consultations, petitions, public notices, and learn about other ways to get involved.


Māori information hub

Find core documents and information about the Council’s partnership with mana whenua, and the Tūpiki Ora Māori strategy.


News and events

Stay up to date with the latest news and events from Wellington City Council.


Parking, roads and transport

Find out where to park, pay a parking ticket, apply for a parking permit or buy a parking coupon.


Property, rates and building

Search for property information and find out about rates, building and resource consents, and earthquake-strengthening.


Recreation

Get active in the capital at our parks and sportsgrounds, walkways, playgrounds, recreation centres and pools.


Rubbish, recycling and waste

Find out about rubbish and recycling collections, landfill services, and dealing with hazardous waste.


Your Council

Learn about the Mayor and Councillors and their meetings. Explore our projects, plans, policies, bylaws and District Plan rules. Find out about working at the Council.


Wellington City

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News

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Artist impression of the entrance of a central library.

28 March 2025

Hundreds of thousands of books returning to Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui

Hundreds of thousands of items will be brought back into Te Matapihi, officially marking the return of the books to Wellington's Central Library.

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This Week in Our Wellington newsletter

Pick of the week: Have your say on key issues impacting Wellington’s future

Consultation is now open on the Council’s Long-term Plan 2024-34 amendment and Annual Plan 25/26. We need to make decisions about how we manage our insurance and investment risks, alongside changes to rates, fees, and other charges. Your feedback will help shape the future of our city. Submissions are open until midnight, 21 April 2025. Go to Let's Talk to have your say or check out what else is happening in the capital in this week's newsletter.

 

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