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Recent news from Wellington's Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

View of site which will house new Toi Pōneke in portion of the building on Market Lane.

2 July 2025

New location for Toi Pōneke Arts Centre announced

Council announces a new home for Toi Pōneke Arts Centre on Market Lane, expected to open in June next year.

A dusky pink and blue sky above a cityscape that stretches around a harbour.

27 June 2025

Wellington City sets course: Annual Plan and amended Long-term Plan adopted

A green bus drives down a narrow road that is surrounded by tall city buildings and paved pedestrian paths on either side.

24 June 2025

Next steps towards more and quicker bus trips

Recent stories

Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui design a library card competition opens

Residents Monitoring Survey 2025 results released

Bike projects help cut Wellington’s emissions

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

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 

Artist's impression of the new library building viewed from Victoria Street.

23 June 2025

Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui design a library card competition opens

With Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui set to open in March 2026, Wellington City Libraries are marking the occasion with a design a library card competition.
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

Two innovative projects are helping Wellington City reduce carbon emissions by expanding access to bikes for children, low-income households, business...
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

Council and Predator Free Wellington win the Supreme Award at the LGFA Taituarā Local Government Excellence Awards.
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...