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Wellington’s early amalgamation plans revealed, why it won’t be a super city
Could Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, and Porirua councils become one?
Simeon Brown disappointed councils failed to provide water shortage info
"Both mayors failed to respond", says the minister.
'Ridiculous': Robertson lashes Wellington Water over fluoride failure
An independent inquiry has been launched after fluoride was switched off last year
Feel the berm: Neighbour's pushy note ordering resident to mow his lawn
"The absolute brass neck of it!"
Upper Hutt City council will require vaccine passes for all council facilities after case found in Wellington
It comes a day after Covid-19 was discovered in the Wellington region.
Council won't require vaccine passes in heart of Chris Hipkins' electorate
Upper Hutt Council will continue to monitor the risk.
Council says strong support on Facebook for not enforcing vaccine passes
Upper Hutt City Council CEO says community feedback has been mixed.
'Flabbergasted': Vaccine pass not required for council services in Hipkins' electorate
Lower Hutt mayor 'really disappointed' with neighbouring city's decision.
Rotorua tops the list for most noise complaints about single premises
One council got 204 complaints. Another got 1144.
Reduced police station opening hours 'not good enough' for some Upper Hutt residents
"Criminals in Upper Hutt don't work Monday to Friday, 9 – 5" - Greypower President.
Community pool probe after 15 children get sick
The children were taken to hospital after experiencing sore eyes and breathing problems.
Wellington councils warned of risks spending big on water infrastructure
Audit New Zealand is concerned the local contracting sector can't deliver.
Upper Hutt barely increases water renewals investment, others quadruple budget
Upper Hutt increases its renewal budget by just 15 per cent, despite region's water woes.
Mayor urges review of Wellington Water's structure
Wellington water woes back in spotlight with mayor's call for review.
Prolific thief who stole mayor's car sentenced
Brendan McBride stole from his own mother, as well as the mayor of Upper Hutt.
Lack of science by college age a 'disgrace'
The hands-on kits provide science and tech learning opportunities for kids aged Year 1-8.
Boy racers terrorise Upper Hutt residents
Police have impounded four cars in the last month.
Community creates labyrinth for winter festival
Free workshops are open for people in the Hutt to get involved in.
Thermal upgrades making healthier state homes
Sema Taanoa hasn't needed to turn on the heater since moving into an upgraded house.
$1.2m and nothing to show for it, report says
Local mayors disagree with a report saying Hutt City has gained no benefits from the fund.
Earthquake fears spark sudden library closure
Parts of the building have been found to be earthquake prone.
Councillor gets elected by six-vote margin
A Hutt City councillor has beaten out her closest rival by only six votes.
Upper Hutt declares itself TPP-free
A handful of Upper Hutt city councillors are in the firing line after making the city a TPP-free zone.