New ZealandWellington City Council agrees on 13.5 per cent rates riseCouncillors have spent a gruelling day thrashing out the final details of their budget.27 May 07:34 AM
New ZealandTarget of 1000 new units in capital's apartment conversion schemeThe partnership delivers new affordable housing for essential and key workers.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo Government bailout for Wellington City Council's social housingCouncil now considering a Community Housing Provider to solve financial problems.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMore pop-up bicycle lanes for Wellington - activistsMakeshift bike path on one of Wellington's busiest roads was only the first, group says.25 May 06:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Wellington's $6.4b transport plan is anything but movingLet's Get Wellington Moving is facing a budget blowout and might not be delivered in full.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington councillors shown options on Island Bay cycleway fixshort-term and long-term improvements have been presented at a briefing.25 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand'A great victory': Young women celebrate millions proposed for safer city$7.7 million has been proposed for city safety improvements in Wellington.25 May 12:36 AM
New ZealandCyclist group build pop-up bike lane to make Adelaide Rd saferVolunteers built 'a pop-up' bike lane to protect cyclists on Adelaide Rd.24 May 07:40 PM
New ZealandWellington businesses 'bloody offended' by CBD taxi stand trialCarparks converted to discourage taxis and ride-shares waiting at bus stops.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLet's Get Wellington Moving may not be fully deliveredTreasury warns the $6.4 billion plan will cost significantly more than first thought.20 May 02:30 AM
New ZealandWellington CCTV operators help police disrupt two drug dealsSharp-eyed operators spot drug-dealing, disorder and liquor ban breaches in CBD.20 May 01:10 AM
New ZealandReport reveals Wellington Mayor's poor airport board meeting attendanceAndy Foster has missed almost half of scheduled board meetings in the past year.19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington Water has exhausted all available front-line workers in the regionPutting money in a budget line isn't going to fix a water leak or replace a pipe.19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAxe-throwing company taking a swing at getting a liquor licence'Axe-pert' instructor would monitor situation closely, says company.17 May 02:43 AM
New ZealandSix weeks of work in four days to replace 100-year-old pipeA sinkhole opened up in the road after the pipe collapsed earlier this year.16 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandWellington Mayor avoids formal censure but told to apologiseCouncillors are today considering the findings of a code of conduct complaint.13 May 04:28 AM
KahuWellington City councillors vote to establish Māori wardWellington Mayor Andy Foster says times are changing.13 May 12:06 AM
New ZealandCar-free CBD idea to be investigatedCouncillor says Wellington city needs transformation.12 May 11:07 PM
New ZealandPacked room for public meeting on crime and harassment in WellingtonSolutions discussed to address growing violence and antisocial behaviour in the capital.12 May 08:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: The gateway to Wellington shouldn't be Burger KingIt's embarrassing the city doesn't have a direct public transport service to the airport.11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington's social housing shortfall: Plans on ice until after Budget DayWellington City Council's social housing arm is forecast to be insolvent by 2023.11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat's there to hide? Call to lift the lid on investigation into Wellington's mayorCouncillors make public interest case over code of conduct investigation findings.09 May 05:00 PM
OpinionGeorgina CampbellGeorgina Campbell: Secrecy over code of conduct complaints unacceptableThe council should be more transparent about the behaviour of elected members.07 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Government code of conduct complaints a 'monster'Complaints range from whether buffet dinners were actually lavish to attacks on Facebook.03 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Distressing': Details of CEO's complaint against city councillor finally revealedThe Herald complained about the council's refusal to release information 16 months ago.02 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFault that caused mass Wellington streetlight outage repairedStreetlights failed to come on in Wellington city and some outer suburbs on Saturday.02 May 01:03 AM
New ZealandProposed restructure at Wellington's City Gallery 'ruinous'Confidential restructure proposal being consulted on with 147 staff across arts sector.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew chief of staff appointed in Wellington mayor's officeSarah Owen quit last month after less than a year in the job.28 Apr 11:52 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Wellington council's social housing arm will be insolvent by 2023A second bailout request raises questions over WCC's status as a social housing provider.27 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandDeath sparks safety review of Wellington social housingWellington City Council to review social housing policies after a woman was found dead.27 Apr 01:19 AM
New ZealandQuality of life ... which is NZ's sweetest spot?Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton, Porirua, Wellington, Hutt, Christchurch and Dunedin polled.26 Apr 02:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnalysis: Wellington City Council is not brand Coca-ColaANALYSIS: Politics isn't the problem at the council, poor political judgment is.22 Apr 04:09 AM
New Zealand'We are scared': Almost 3000 people respond to Wellington sexual violence surveyA third of respondents say they experience sexual violence or harassment every weekend.21 Apr 09:38 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWellington City Council shake-up a 'missed opportunity'Analysis: Andy Foster's version of political balance undermines much needed fresh start.19 Apr 08:00 PM
