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A sunny day, overlooking a city that is set within hilly terrain, which wraps around a large harbour.

17 June 2025

Residents Monitoring Survey 2025 results released

The latest Residents Monitoring Survey (RMS) shows there’s room for improvement.
EkeRua ReBicycle servicing bike on site.

13 June 2025

Bike projects help cut Wellington’s emissions
Predator Free Wellington volunteer servicing a trap on Miramar Peninsula below the Wellington sign.

12 June 2025

Council and Predator Free Wellington win Supreme Award at Local Government Excellence Awards

Recent stories

Agreement to boost cooperation among Pacific capital cities

New Urban Liaison Officers boost safety in Wellington CBD

Stars align for Wellington’s Matariki Ahi Kā 

Public invited to dive in and share views on 10-year Coastal Plan

Wellington names artist for indigenous exchange with Canberra

Mayor's Office - Wellington celebrates sister city Canberra

Council agrees to Regional Water CCO and other major decisions post-consultation

Left to right: Australian High Commissioner to NZ Daniel Sloper PSM, Mayor Tory Whanau, and ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr.

6 June 2025

Agreement to boost cooperation among Pacific capital cities

Officials from the capitals of Australia, Fiji, and New Zealand today signed an agreement that aims to foster closer cooperation among Pacific capital...
Urban Liaison Officers Isaak, Andy, Ellis, Kaila in Midland Park

6 June 2025

New Urban Liaison Officers boost safety in Wellington CBD

CBD gets a significant boost in safety this week as Urban Liaison Officers start working to reduce harm on our streets.

Pou Ahi fire pillar by David Hakaraia.

5 June 2025

Stars align for Wellington’s Matariki Ahi Kā 

Welcome in the Māori New Year with Matariki Ahi Kā – a whānau-friendly celebration of fire, projections, performances, and kai. 

Group of swimmers in wetsuits heading into the sea in Island Bay with Taputeranga Island in the background.

5 June 2025

Public invited to dive in and share views on 10-year Coastal Plan

Help shape the future of the Pōneke coastline – a taonga of the city.
Jaime Berry sitting in front of an artwork.

4 June 2025

Wellington names artist for indigenous exchange with Canberra

Wellington multidisciplinary artist Jamie Berry (Te Aitanga-a-Mahaki, Rongowhakaata, Ngāti Porou, Ngāpuhi, and Ngāti Ruanui) will be going to Canberra...
HMAS Canberra front at sea with rocks in foreground and plane in background.

4 June 2025

Mayor's Office - Wellington celebrates sister city Canberra

Wellington will be buzzing with activity this week as Pōneke celebrates its sister city partnership with Canberra.
A dusky pink and blue sky above a cityscape that stretches around a harbour.

23 May 2025

Council agrees to Regional Water CCO and other major decisions post-consultation

Key decisions made on Council’s 2025/26 budget and the future of the city.
Pink Shirt Day screensaver template for 2025 promotional campaign.

14 May 2025

This Pink Shirt Day (and any other day) there’s no excuse for abuse

This Pink Shirt Day we're raising awareness around bullying.
Image of Te Awe library with feature wall and couches

5 May 2025

Fines-free Wellington libraries see 30 percent boom in new users

Wellington City Libraries are seeing a 30 percent surge in new customers since introducing their fines-free policy.