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Missing the bus: Push for councils to own fleet depots after $35m sale
'It's a bit galling to see what were significant public assets slip through our fingers.'
Wellington cannot achieve carbon targets unless sludge is removed from landfill
The situation is effectively preventing the city from achieving its environmental goals.
Wellington fourth least stressful city to live in
The Herald spoke with city councillors who agreed the capital is a low stress city.
Latest Wellington bus headache: Infratil sells Kilbirnie bus depot for $35m
The sale leaves NZ Bus short of a location to store part of its Wellington fleet.
Private vehicles and car parks to be removed from Wellington's Golden Mile
Mayor Andy Foster says the $6.4b Let's Get Wellington Moving plan is finally moving.
Wellington council urging Govt to put buses back in public ownership
Regional Council wants buses and bus infrastructure to go back into public ownership.
'Long tunnel' for Let's Get Wellington Moving rethink
Tunnels have long been a point of contention in the $6.4 billion plan.
Concern over Let's Get Wellington Moving's lack of dialogue
Wellington's $6.4 billion transport plan has been struggling behind the scenes.
Airport bus contract expressions of interest close
Submissions are being evaluated with a decision due shortly on who the operator will be.
Several alternative versions of Let's Get Wellington Moving being planned
Business cases are months behind schedule and the $6.4b budget has been blown.
Dirty water sparked warning not to drink tap water at Parliament
Subsequent water quality checks indicate no cause for concern.
Transport Minister open minded about a congestion charge in Wellington
Michael Wood's position on the issue is a significant shift from his predecessor's.
Fireworks to cap off Wellington's Matariki celebrations
Wellington City Council has released the plans for Matariki this year.
Jervois Quay closure: 'Add a good hour to your trips'
Wellington City Council is asking people to use alternative transport this weekend.
Capital's Jervois Quay closes for stormwater pipe fix
People in the Capital are being urged to take alternative transport over the weekend.
Wellington's Next Top Mould-el: Competition launched to find worst flat
An advocacy group gives out cash prizes to renters of the Capital's worst flat
Wellington mayor says council's social housing arm is 'bleeding to death'
Wellington City Council goes back to the Government for access to critical subsidy.
Feedback sought on new name for central Wellington area
The NZ Geographic Board wants to consult on a name change for a central Wellington area.
Wellington City Council agrees on 13.5 per cent rates rise
Councillors have spent a gruelling day thrashing out the final details of their budget.
Target of 1000 new units in capital's apartment conversion scheme
The partnership delivers new affordable housing for essential and key workers.
No Government bailout for Wellington City Council's social housing
Council now considering a Community Housing Provider to solve financial problems.
More pop-up bicycle lanes for Wellington - activists
Makeshift bike path on one of Wellington's busiest roads was only the first, group says.
Opinion: Wellington's $6.4b transport plan is anything but moving
Let's Get Wellington Moving is facing a budget blowout and might not be delivered in full.
Wellington councillors shown options on Island Bay cycleway fix
short-term and long-term improvements have been presented at a briefing.
'A great victory': Young women celebrate millions proposed for safer city
$7.7 million has been proposed for city safety improvements in Wellington.
Cyclist group build pop-up bike lane to make Adelaide Rd safer
Volunteers built 'a pop-up' bike lane to protect cyclists on Adelaide Rd.
Wellington businesses 'bloody offended' by CBD taxi stand trial
Carparks converted to discourage taxis and ride-shares waiting at bus stops.
Let's Get Wellington Moving may not be fully delivered
Treasury warns the $6.4 billion plan will cost significantly more than first thought.
Wellington CCTV operators help police disrupt two drug deals
Sharp-eyed operators spot drug-dealing, disorder and liquor ban breaches in CBD.
Report reveals Wellington Mayor's poor airport board meeting attendance
Andy Foster has missed almost half of scheduled board meetings in the past year.
Wellington Water has exhausted all available front-line workers in the region
Putting money in a budget line isn't going to fix a water leak or replace a pipe.
Axe-throwing company taking a swing at getting a liquor licence
'Axe-pert' instructor would monitor situation closely, says company.
Six weeks of work in four days to replace 100-year-old pipe
A sinkhole opened up in the road after the pipe collapsed earlier this year.