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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

Find maps, learn about New Zealand’s seat of government, and explore things to do in the country’s cultural capital.

News

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28 May 2025

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This Week in Our Wellington newsletter

Pick of the week: Big decisions made for Pōneke!

Last Thursday marked a major milestone for our city, with key calls made on water reform, community facilities, and future investments. Thanks to everyone who had their say during our consultation on the Long-term Plan amendment, Annual Plan, and Local Water Done Well reforms. Visit Our Wellington to find out what was decided, including the formation of a regional CCO to manage drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater. Key decisions were also made on the future of Begonia House, Khandallah Pool, motorcycle parking fees, and more. Read more on Our Wellington or find out what else is happening in the city in this week's newsletter.

 

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