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A sunny day, overlooking a city that is set within hilly terrain, which wraps around a large 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
Image of Te Awe library with feature wall and couches

5 May 2025

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

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Groundbreaking work starts on Golden Mile

Council upgrades social housing to meet Pōneke’s changing needs

Op-ed: Let’s shape Cuba Street’s future together - by Mayor Tory Whanau

CubaDupa will be on the road again this weekend

Mayors office - Cycleways a family affair

Sandy Calkin: Coroner's findings accepted

New plan for safer streets
Render of the Golden Mile intersection along Cambridge and Kent Terrace.

28 April 2025

Groundbreaking work starts on Golden Mile

Work to revitalise Courtenay Place as part of the Golden Mile upgrade starts later this week.
Kotuku Apartments

17 April 2025

Council upgrades social housing to meet Pōneke’s changing needs

Council has reaffirmed its commitment to provide quality social housing for the city’s Housing Upgrade Programme.
Colourful performer at CubaDupa 2025.

4 April 2025

Op-ed: Let’s shape Cuba Street’s future together - by Mayor Tory Whanau

Walking down Cuba Street, through a sea of smiling faces, eclectic music, and more creativity than one can imagine, was easily the highlight of my yea...
Umbrellas hanging over the top of a group of performers.

27 March 2025

CubaDupa will be on the road again this weekend

CubaDupa transforms streets into stages and spaces for two days of food, music and entertainment.

Alice ready to ride with sons Rory and Hugh.

21 March 2025

Mayors office - Cycleways a family affair

Wellington wheels are turning, and families are feeling the difference.
Lunchtime activity on the waterfront.

11 March 2025

Sandy Calkin: Coroner's findings accepted

Wellington City Council has responded to today's publication of the Coroner's findings and recommendations following her investigation into the death ...
Night-time activity in Courtenay Place.

7 March 2025

New plan for safer streets

Wellington City Council is launching a dynamic, multi-pronged City Safety and Wellbeing Plan that introduces measures to combat crime, anti-social beh...
Pride Parade float with group of young men waving to crowds.

4 March 2025

Paint the town rainbow to celebrate Pride in Pōneke

Celebrate our queer community with the Pride Festival and Parade this month.

Family pose with Mickey and Minnie Mouse at entrance to Disney exhibition.

20 February 2025

Be inspired by Disney: The Magic Of Animation | Ngā Tāoreore Tūmatarau

Whether you’re an animation fan or a lover of timeless storytelling, Disney: The Magic of Animation | Ngā Tāoreore Tūmatarau has something for everyon...