Mayoral News

Recent news from Wellington's Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

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Tākina Cable Street exterior with reflection of buildings along the waterfront.

6 December 2023

Tākina provides huge boost to Wellington economy

Wellington’s new convention and exhibition centre has already injected about $24 million of spending into the city’s economy.
Birdseye view of Wharewaka and Te Papa area on waterfront

7 December 2023

Rating policy changes to support a vibrant Pōneke

Landscape of Courtenay Place Lightbox Exhibition with St James in the background

29 November 2023

Plan to revitalise Courtenay Place released

Recent stories

We're rolling up our sleeves to make Cuba Street sparkle

Doctor Who exhibition to land in Wellington

Christmas time in Pōneke is ready to glow

Long-term Plan building blocks progressed by Wellington City Council

Rats, stoats and weasels eliminated from Miramar

Citizens’ Assembly has its say on shaping the city’s future

Wellington keeps its most creative city crown
Man water blasting walls.

15 November 2023

We're rolling up our sleeves to make Cuba Street sparkle

A bit of TLC is planned for the Cuba Street area ahead of the busy festive season – and everyone’s invited to join in.

Daleks in foreground of Doctor Who exhibition

15 November 2023

Doctor Who exhibition to land in Wellington

Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder: Where Science Meets Fiction exhibition opens in Wellington in June 2024.
Santa entertains young child in grotto at Christmas event in Wellington

13 November 2023

Christmas time in Pōneke is ready to glow

This year’s festivities have got a new look and four times the fun with Christmas in the Quarters.
Wellington City from Tinakori Hill on a sunny day

9 November 2023

Long-term Plan building blocks progressed by Wellington City Council

The initial proposed level of Council investment in the city over the next 10 years was unanimously passed today.

Predator Free Wellington volunteer carries predator trap along street

7 November 2023

Rats, stoats and weasels eliminated from Miramar

Predator Free Wellington and the community celebrate the elimination of rats, stoats and weasels from Miramar.

Citizens' Assembly group photo

2 November 2023

Citizens’ Assembly has its say on shaping the city’s future

A Citizens’ Assembly has delivered its report to Council.

Footnote Dance group perform in front of St James theatre as part of reopening event

1 November 2023

Wellington keeps its most creative city crown

Wellington continues to reign supreme with an unbroken record as the most creative city in Aotearoa.