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1 March 2021
Karepa Wall is motivated to build a team of empowered staff who help to create a city where our tamariki prosper.
26 February 2021
25 February 2021
Top Stories
Pest and weed removal from Taputeranga Island, story-telling and natural environment improvements in Te Kopahou Reserve on the south coast, and a tran...
In the first of three articles looking into earthquake-prone buildings, we meet the team responsible for the earthquake-prone building programme for W...
In the second of three articles looking into earthquake-prone buildings, we find out what the term ‘earthquake-prone’ really means, and what engineers...
In the final of three articles looking into earthquake-prone buildings, we look at how big the issue is in Wellington, and find out what help is avail...
24 February 2021
The capital is turning up the heat for summer with a sizzling set of events happening all over the city over the next two weeks – most of which will b...
Newlands Park will adopt the te reo Māori name Pukehuia Park, following a vote by Wellington City Councillors today.
Jeypore Street was a hive of activity on Saturday, with it closed to traffic and local residents enjoying a day of fun and games.
23 February 2021
A new campaign launching in the capital today (Tuesday 23 February) is reminding pedestrians to stay aware of their surroundings when crossing the roa...
22 February 2021
Whether you're reporting graffiti, checking your rates bill, or asking about the weather, there’s always someone to help – any hour, every day of the ...
OPINION: Has Wellington learned anything from the Christchurch calamity? Generally yes – but this is not a time for complacency, writes Derek Baxter.
19 February 2021
Wellington City Councillors have met to agree on the city’s direction for the next 10 years.
Teams from 11 Pōneke suburbs will cook from food grown, caught, foraged, baked or brewed in their local areas, and serve up meals for their neighbourh...
18 February 2021
We're back in Alert Level 1 and there's plenty to do. Here are some ways to make the most of how lucky we are.
Dogs, chickens, roosters, geese, sheep, ducks, goats, pigs and a peacock have passed through the doors of the Moa Point Dog Shelter – and it’s now get...
17 February 2021
Important changes are being made to kerbside waste collections and the way domestic waste is processed at the Southern Landfill, following the introdu...
16 February 2021
We spoke with some of our managers and frontline workers about what changes have been made to ensure the city remains a safe place to live, work and p...
Mayor Andy Foster says initial analysis of nearly 3000 submissions on the city’s draft Spatial Plan show Wellingtonians want a vibrant, liveable city ...
Wellington’s iconic Cable Car is turning 119 this month, and everyone’s welcome to join the celebrations of its many ups and downs since it first open...
Thankfully, these days, Veronica Byrne doesn't have to drive armoured vehicles, take a two-hour flight, or hike several hours to get to work.
14 February 2021
Following the Government announcement today, Wellington City Council can confirm the status of its services and facilities as the city moves into Aler...
12 February 2021
If you are heading around the bays, remember a 30km/h speed limit is in place where work on a bike path and pedestrian improvements is under way.
11 February 2021
Valentine’s Day is this weekend. A time to be romantic... or not. Whatever your pleasure, if you’re in the city there’s lots to do! Here's our top fiv...
Infrastructure and resilience are the pillars of Wellington City Council’s 2021 Long-term Plan presented by Mayor Andy Foster yesterday during a Counc...
A vacancy on the Tawa Community Board has become available following the resignation of board member Steph Knight..
10 February 2021
Wellington is getting ready for a big weekend with lots of events happening all around the city – and we remind everyone to use public transport where...
Wellington City Council is pleased to announce its Innovating Streets pop-up pilots are launching this week – temporary projects designed to create mo...
9 February 2021
A native but threatened New Zealand plant is making a comeback to Wellington, thanks to conservation efforts by the local community.
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